I live in ny can i include my re on my taxes?

[aymedina1]

i live in ny can i include my rent in my taxes?

[CarolynM]

Not on your federal, but there is a state tax credit.

The IRS considers rent to be a personal expense, so there is no federal deduction.

You may claim the NY Renters Credit if all of the following conditions are met:

 • Your household gross income was less than $200,000. 

• You occupied the same New York City residence for six months or more. • You were a New York City resident for all of 2017. 

• You could not be claimed as a dependent on another taxpayer’s federal income tax return. 

• Your residence was not completely exempted from real property taxes. 

• Additionally, you must meet all the conditions listed under either Homeowners or Renters below: Homeowners – You or your spouse paid real property taxes. – Any rent you received for nonresidential use of your residence was 20% or less of the total rent you received. Renters – You or a member of your household paid rent for your residence. 

For more information, follow this link: NY Renters Credit