Short term rental cleaning

Forum|Forum|2 years ago
October 25, 2023
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I have a short term rental that I clean myself. I know I can claim cleaning supplies, and I can claim paying someone else to clean it, but can I claim my own time spent cleaning?

Anonymous_

Level 15

@Aromanak wrote:

.....can I claim my own time spent cleaning?

No, you cannot deduct the value of your own labor.

Corrlich44

Level 6

Unfortunately, any funds paid to yourself are considered your own distribution of your net earnings. They would not be considered a business deduction, but the amount paid is still subject to Self-Employment tax (FICA) of 15.30% because the amount you hoped to claim as a business deduction would require it being paid to someone else.

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