Rental Property bought in 2022 and placed in service in 2023

[D-48]

I did not make any deductions on my 2022 taxes for a rental condo bought during the year. The property was renovated, then placed in service in mid 2023. Am I allowed to make any deductions in 2023 for mortgage interest and taxes incurred in the purchase in 2022?

[DavidD66]

Yes, you can deduct the property taxes (subject to the state and local limitation of $10,000) as an itemized deduction.   The other expenses you incur, including mortgage interest prior to placing the unit in service are "start up" cost. You can deduct up to $5,000 of start up costs.  This would include mortgage interest, insurance, utilities, minor repairs, cleaning, condo fees, etc.  Expenses in excess of the first-year limit of $5,000 must be amortized (deducted in equal amounts) over the first 180 months (15 years).