can i deduct my rent even if i have not signed the contract?

Ivanlamin · ‎February 6, 2020

Can I deduct my rent even if i have not signed the contract?

Just my roommate signed the contract.

AlanT222 · ‎February 6, 2020

If there is a renters credit in your state, you do not need a signed a lease agreement, you just have to be able to prove that you paid rent and meet all of the other qualifications.

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xmasbaby0 · ‎February 6, 2020

RENT

There is not a rent deduction or credit on your Federal return. If your state has anything for renters you will be prompted to enter your rent info when you complete your state return. As far as I know, the states that have anything for rent are Arizona, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington DC, and Wisconsin.

https://www.rent.com/blog/states-with-a-renters-tax-credit/

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AlanT222 · ‎February 6, 2020

If there is a renters credit in your state, you do not need a signed a lease agreement, you just have to be able to prove that you paid rent and meet all of the other qualifications.

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can i deduct my rent even if i have not signed the contract?