JulieS
Expert Alumni

Investors & landlords

No, you can't claim 40% of your primary home's real estate tax as a rental expense. 

 

As was covered in prior posts, you can enter 40% of your mortgage interest, since that money was used to buy the rental.

 

You claim your rental unit's real estate tax as a rental expense and you claim your home's real estate tax as a personal deduction on Schedule A. 

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