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June 5, 2019
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Can I deduct principal payments on my rental property

  • June 5, 2019
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I am listing expenses for my rental property. Is my total mortgage payment including principal a deduction, or only interest and taxes?
Best answer by DoninGA

Only the mortgage interest can be entered as an expenses for the rental property, not the principal.  You should have entered the property as an Asset to be depreciated which would then cover your principal payments.

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DoninGA
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June 5, 2019

Only the mortgage interest can be entered as an expenses for the rental property, not the principal.  You should have entered the property as an Asset to be depreciated which would then cover your principal payments.

Sue246Author
June 5, 2019
Thank you!
June 5, 2019
Mortgage Principal is never deductible. Only mortgage interest and taxes.
Sue246Author
June 5, 2019
Thank you!