IreneS
Intuit Alumni

Investors & landlords

Do not enter the number from the 1099-MISC.  You are correct -- as a deposit it is not considered rental income.

If, for some reason, the IRS questions why the 1099-MISC was not included in your return, just explain that the amount was a security deposit.

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