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February 14, 2021
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Rental Cost Basis

  • February 14, 2021
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I purchased a primary residence Sept 2020 that included a Garage apartment. It was not priced separately. How do I determine the starting cost basis for depreciation, as well as the percentage of mortgage interest and property taxes?

    Best answer by ColeenD3

    I assume you are renting the garage apartment. Add the square footage of the apartment to the rest of the house. Use the percentage to prorate your depreciation and expenses. 

     

    You will need to select, "Rented a unit in a multi-unit where I live."

     

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    ColeenD3
    ColeenD3Answer
    February 14, 2021

    I assume you are renting the garage apartment. Add the square footage of the apartment to the rest of the house. Use the percentage to prorate your depreciation and expenses. 

     

    You will need to select, "Rented a unit in a multi-unit where I live."

     

    NavVet75Author
    February 24, 2021

    Thanks! I haven't started renting it yet, I just wanted to get a head start on documentation required.