What expenses can I deduct on Schedule E?

Mortgage interest, property taxes, insurance, advertising, management fees, repairs, utilities paid by landlord, HOA fees, professional fees, and depreciation (27.5 years straight-line for residential).

How does residential rental depreciation work?

Allocate purchase price between land (non-depreciable) and building (depreciable). Depreciate building cost over 27.5 years using straight-line method. Annual deduction = building cost divided by 27.5.

Can I deduct repairs vs improvements?

Repairs (maintaining current condition) are immediately deductible. Improvements (adding value or extending useful life) must be capitalized and depreciated. Distinction is fact-specific.

What is the vacation home rule?

If personal use exceeds 14 days or 10% of rental days, property is a vacation home. Expenses limited to rental income (no passive losses); use mixed-use allocation.

How is rental income from short-term platforms taxed?

Short-term rental (avg stay 7 days or less) may be treated as active business rather than rental, affecting passive activity rules and potentially allowing SE tax treatment. Services provided affect classification.

US Rental Property Tax Calculator (Schedule E)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What expenses can I deduct on Schedule E?

How does residential rental depreciation work?

Can I deduct repairs vs improvements?

What is the vacation home rule?

How is rental income from short-term platforms taxed?