Investors & landlords

See https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc415

 

See also https://www.irs.gov/instructions/i1040se#en_US_2021_publink24332td0e96

 

If you and your wife file a joint return, you would report the income and (pro-rata) expenses on Schedule E unless you provide substantial services that are primarily for your tenant's convenience, such as regular cleaning, changing linen, or maid service. In the event you provide substantial services, you would report income and expenses on Schedule C.

 

See https://www.irs.gov/publications/p527#en_US_2020_publink1000234065

 

 

You might want to consult with a local tax professional for your first year of ownership and rental in order to get everything set up properly.

 

See https://taxexperts.naea.org/listing/service/individual-tax-preparation

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