Can I deduct rent?

by TurboTax •   1119
Updated December 22, 2025 12:38 PM

The IRS won't let you deduct rent for your personal residence. However, there's a deduction for home offices, and expenses related to rental property you own are deductible.

A handful of states have some type of renters' tax credit for a personal residence or apartment. If your state is one of them, we'll ask rent-related questions when you go through your state interview.

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