Definition of rental income, do I list the gross amount or net amount?

[tyson_foster]

If mortgage is 1000, and the rent for property is 1100...Do I list all 1100x12 or do I list 100x12?

[VolvoGirl · Accepted solution]

You enter the total rent you actually received for the year.  Then you enter your expenses like Mortgage Interest, Property Tax, Insurance, Repairs, etc.  You can only deduct mortgage interest not the principal part of the mortgage.  You should be depreciating the cost of the rental over 27.5 years, that will take care of the principal part of the mortgage.  

If you don't see a spot for your expense on the Enter Common Expenses screen continue on and after about 3 screens of mortgage interest there is a screen  asking Any Other Expenses.

 Info on Rental Income and Expenses…….
 https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1894483-where-do-i-enter-income-and-expenses-from-a-rental-propert...

And FAQ on Schedule E
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901338-schedule-e-supplemental-income-and-loss
 
Read pub 527 on Rental Property….
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p527.pdf

[azzopardi]

2 ways to do it:
1) Go to "Forms" (top right of screen)
You list the gross amount (rent) $1100 on Schedule E Line 3.
Taxes on Schedule E Line 16
Insurance Schedule E Line 9
or:
Step by Step:
 Wages and Income, Scroll down to "Rental Properties and Royalties",
Do you want to review your Rental and Royalty information? yes
2 clicks later, under Rental and Royalty Summary, list the rental property or edit if already listed, you can enter the rent amount under "Rental Income" Insurance and Taxes (from Form1098 from your Mortgage Co) under Expenses.Note:-if you received a 1099 misc from a Property Management Company, enter it under 1099 misc and other income (4th item down under Wages and Income). Hope this helped.

[VolvoGirl]

The Online versions do not have the "Forms" mode at the top.  Online only has interview questions/steps.

[formweary]

You would enter the gross ammount.  Example: 1100 x 12

[azzopardi]

Gross Amount. check the first line of my response above.