Where do I enter RENT RECEIVED ?

[Anonymous]

for what?  do you have rental property (real estate/personal property) or are you renting out something you own that is used in your self-employed business?  please clarify. 

[goldman09]

I am renting out my personal home. I received a 1099-Misc. that covered a potion of the rent. Where do I enter the amount that the renters paid by check?

[JohnB5677]

You will need TurboTax Premier or higher to enter thie.

We will be putting in the INCOME section of the return:

1. Go to INCOME
2. I'll choose what I work on
3. Rental Properties and Royalties
4. Yes you had income from Rentals
5. Select None of the above
6. Enter Property Description it can be My Home
7. Enter the Address
8. Continue through several questions
9. When it comes to the question  are you an active participant.- Yes
10. You will finally come to Review yout (Property Address) Rental Summary
11. You can enter Rental Income and Expenses here.

[jsjake]

I received rents paid in advance for 2020 paid in2019 and on 1099 form for the full amount but only was paid thru the end of 2019

[JamesG1]

To report rental income:

• Down the left side of the screen, click on Federal.
• At the top of the screen click on Income & expenses.
• Under Your income and expenses, scroll down to Rental properties.
• Click Start to the right.

Rent payments received in 2019 are reported on the 2019 tax return.  See here.