I was homeless the whole year but paid rent to the various places that I was staying at, do I report the total number?

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January 28, 2025
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xmasbaby0

Employee

There is not a rent deduction or credit on your Federal return. If your state has anything for renters you will be prompted to enter your rent info when you complete your state return. As far as I know, the states that have anything for rent are Arizona, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington DC, and Wisconsin.

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m7239Author

Correct, it did prompt me in the state section. So I am safe to add up each month and record the total, correct?

xmasbaby0

Employee

We cannot see your screen or your tax return. We do not know what state you are in or what exactly the screen is asking you to enter. Some states require certificates of rent paid that are issued to tenants by the landlord.