ThomasM125
Expert Alumni

Investors & landlords

Rental receipts are either income or reduction in rent expense. In either case they can increase your taxable income which could result in putting you into a higher tax bracket.

 

Rental income can be reported on schedule E, and that would shelter it from self-employment tax. That being so, why would you want to report it on schedule C?

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