RobertG
Expert Alumni

Investors & landlords

Your mother should be reporting the rental income and expenses. 

 

She owns the property and is liable for the mortgage and taxes.  

 

You are just a nominee.  But since you have the 1099 in your name, you need to report it.

 

I suggest that you report the 1099 as rent on the property, but claim a deduction of an equal amount.  Describe the deduction as 'Nominee Income'.

 

Your mother would then report the rental as she has in the past.

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