DaveF1006
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Investors & landlords

The advantage of reporting on Schedule E is that there is no Self-Employment tax generated to Schedule E.  Schedule C is used when you provide substantial services [i.e. hotel like services] in conjunction with the property or the rental is part of a trade or business as a real estate dealer." 

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