Instead of paying rent, I provided services and materials. How do I claim?

It sounds like you're trying to report services and materials provided instead of paying rent. Here’s a clearer breakdown of the steps you need to follow:

1. Calculate the fair market value of the services and materials you provided. This is the amount you would have paid if you had paid in cash.
2. If you are self-employed, report the FMV of the services and materials as business income under "Gross Receipts" on Schedule C (Form 1040) in TurboTax.
   1. To enter business expense in TurboTax follow steps at this link.
3. If the services and materials were for your business, you can deduct the equivalent amount as a business expense. Enter this under "Other Rental Expenses" or the appropriate expense category in TurboTax
4. If the services and materials were for your personal residence, you generally can't deduct the rent as a rental expense unless it was for a home office used for your business
5. Maintain detailed records of the services and materials provided, including invoices, receipts, and any agreements with the landlord. This documentation will be important for tax purposes

For more detailed guidance, you can refer to the IRS publication on reporting business expenses.