How to deduct portion of hot tub use for rental and personal use?

rh4 — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 13:04:50 GMT

We bought a new hot tub for our Airbnb guests to use on our property. It is used 50% for short-term renters, and 50% personal. How is that listed and itemized on TurboTax?
Thank you!

Yes, you may add this amenity as a Rental Asset under Ass...

PatriciaV — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 13:04:53 GMT

Yes, you may add this amenity as a Rental Asset under Assets/Depreciation from the Rental Summary page for your rental property.

For purchases of $2,500 or more, add this as you would an appliance (equipment/furniture). TurboTax will ask you for the date you started using it and allow you to enter a business percentage less than 100%.

If the cost was under $2,500, you may expense the entire amount this year. First, follow the prompts under depreciation to take the Safe Harbor Election. Then go to Rental Expenses and add the hot tub on the page "Any Other Expenses?" with a custom description (see screenshot below - click to enlarge).

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How to deduct portion of hot tub use for rental and personal use?

Yes, you may add this amenity as a Rental Asset under Ass...