Can I claim a renter's deduction in 2018 if, from August to December '18, I repaid $3500 of back rent due to a landlord I rented from in 2017 (repaid via collections)?

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Can I claim a renter's deduction in 2018 if, from August to December '18, I repaid $3500 of back rent due to a landlord I rented from in 2017 (repaid via collections)?

No, unfortunately the rent has to be paid directly to a landlord. Paying to a collection agency doesn't count as paying rent. Sorry.

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Can I claim a renter's deduction in 2018 if, from August to December '18, I repaid $3500 of back rent due to a landlord I rented from in 2017 (repaid via collections)?

No, unfortunately the rent has to be paid directly to a landlord. Paying to a collection agency doesn't count as paying rent. Sorry.

Can I claim a renter's deduction in 2018 if, from August to December '18, I repaid $3500 of back rent due to a landlord I rented from in 2017 (repaid via collections)?

Your explanation was perfect. Thanks for putting my mind at ease before I file my return!

Can I claim a renter's deduction in 2018 if, from August to December '18, I repaid $3500 of back rent due to a landlord I rented from in 2017 (repaid via collections)?

Thank you, nice to know I helped someone

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