I rented my house for one month in Dec, 2018. can I deduct full utility bills (water, electric, HOA fees, TV) for that same month?

[tatem32822]

Since I did NOT advertise this property for rent, is it considered a rental property?

[KarenJ]

Did you rent it at a FMV or was the rent you charged less than what would normally be paid.  Sometimes people rent at less than FMV to help out a friend.

[tatem32822]

Rented at FMV

[KarenJ · Accepted solution]

Yes, you can deduct the utilities for the month it was rented. 

It is considered rental property if you received a FMV rent for the property.  It does not need to be advertised to be a rental.

[tatem32822]

TurboTax appear to divide my monthly utility expense by 12.  I didn’t expect that???

[KarenJ]

Yes, it does some of the work for you!