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counting expenses within other income

  • March 20, 2024
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I have a rental property that I rent to my daughter. As I don't charge her the standard rental amount, I understand that I have to report this not as a rental but under other income. My question is, since I have a mortgage on this property, can I count the principle that I pay on my mortgage as an expense in determining my income? I understand that I can count the taxes, insurance and interest as an expense.

    Best answer by AnnetteB6

    No, principal payments are not deductible under any circumstance, even when the rental property is being rented at a fair rental value.

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    AnnetteB6Answer
    March 20, 2024

    No, principal payments are not deductible under any circumstance, even when the rental property is being rented at a fair rental value.

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    March 27, 2024

    thank you for clarifying. I did not think I could but thought I would ask. 🙂