@Carl do you have a source for this? I am finding conflicting opinions and nothing as concrete as what you stated from the IRS. My property manager's accounting team sent me this message: Late ...
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@Carl do you have a source for this? I am finding conflicting opinions and nothing as concrete as what you stated from the IRS. My property manager's accounting team sent me this message: Late fees are not considered rent income for tax reporting purposes because they are not payments made for the use or occupancy of the property. Instead, they are penalty payments charged when rent is paid after the due date. For that reason, the IRS requires late fees to be reported separately from rent. On Form 1099-MISC, rent is reported in Box 1, while other types of income that do not qualify as rent — such as late fees, penalties, or miscellaneous charges — must be reported in Box 3 (Other Income). Separating these amounts ensures the income is classified correctly for tax purposes and aligns with IRS reporting guidelines.