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March 4, 2020
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Family member has at home daycare and wanted to expand. A second home was bought in my name. It is now my primary residence. The mortgage is paid by family member and I pay for utilities. Do I claim i

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Do I claim income? If so, how do determine what amount and what type of rental would it be considered?

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March 5, 2020

If the amount your relative paying you is less than the Fair Market Value of similar properties in the area then you cannot report the rental on a Schedule E. You will need to add the income as Other income on line 21 on your return.

 

See Rental income below fair market value.