Hi. I am married filling separately. My husband is already declaring revenues from rental properties we have in France. Do I need to declare also ? Thank you !

[MarilynG1 · Accepted solution]

No, you don't have to report rental property revenue if your husband is reporting the entire amount on his return (unless you live in a Community Property State). 

However, if your husband itemizes deductions, you must also itemize.

Click the link for more info on Married Filing Separately in a Community Property State.

[vale279994]

Hello

Thank you very much for your answer !

I am living in Calfornia which is a Community Property State.

But let me give you more details on my situation :

- I am US resident but French citizen (my assignment in the US is temporary)

- I bought the appartment in France before arriving in the US

- I already declare all my rental income for my tax return in France (actually it is not income it is only loss because of mortgage interests exceeding the incomes => I don't pay tax)

Does it make any difference ? What do you recommand ?

Thank you so much for your help.

Best

David

[MarilynG1]

Since you live in a Community Property State, you should split the Rental Income (or Loss) on your returns.

If you are a Resident Alien, you file US taxes as a citizen, so that does not affect your situation.

Click the link for more info on Foreign Rental Income.

[vale279994]

Thank you very much !