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Packard444
April 16, 2022
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Home office deduction as a renter

  • April 16, 2022
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How do I deduct home office as a landlord?  I own one condo rental unit. 

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PattiF
April 16, 2022

The IRS considers rental activities as a passive activity and does not allow the home office deduction. This is the reason why Schedule E does not have a home office deduction.

If you are a real estate professional and report your income and expenses on a Schedule C, then you can use the home office deduction.

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