Category Archives: Rental Properties

Depreciation Catch Up

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Landlord Asking For W-9

Today TaxMama hears from Joseph in New York, with this odd question. “In what situation would a landlord ask a tenant, who is on public assistance, to sign a ‘’Form W9’’ in the process of a lease for an apartment when the landlord is going to get paid from the city?”

Foreclosure and Taxes

Today TaxMama hears from Margaret in California, who wants to know, “Do I avoid taxes on my properties if I let them foreclose vs. a short sale? I have pulled out equity to invest and improve my properties and now I am under water big time.”

Lying About Personal Residence

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Rental Hobby

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Rental Donation

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Deducting Travel to 2nd Home

Today TaxMama hears from Matt in Texas who is quite creative. “I sold a second home last year and am wondering if I can claim my travel expenses to and from this property over the course of 3 years of ownership. The property was 350 miles from my primary residence and in a neighboring state. […]

Leasehold Improvements

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Moving Back Into Rental

Today TaxMama hears from Ron in Reno, who wants to know, “My wife and I have a rental house that we lived in from 1971 to 1979. We have rented it out ever since then.buy generic strattera online blackmenheal.org/wp-content/languages/new/buygeneric/strattera.html no prescription Can we rent out our present house and then move back into the rental […]

Where to Pay Tax

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Offsetting Capital Losses

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Deducting Mortgage Payments

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