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Rental Property Tax Checklist

Please provide the following for each property you own. Separate records by property rather than combining everything into one total.

Property information

  • Property address
  • Ownership entity
  • Ownership percentage
  • Property type

Income

  • Gross rent
  • Other property income
  • Property-management statements

Expenses

  • Property taxes
  • Mortgage interest
  • Insurance
  • Repairs
  • Utilities
  • Management fees
  • Legal / accounting
  • Other operating expenses

Capital improvements

List improvements separately from ordinary repairs. Examples:

  • Roof
  • Major HVAC
  • Structural improvements
  • Kitchen renovation
  • Major building systems
  • Other capital projects

Final tax treatment of an item is determined during preparation. Listing a cost here does not establish how it will be reported.

Purchases / sales

Provide:

  • Closing statement
  • Purchase or sale contract where requested
  • Prior depreciation
  • Improvement records
  • Transaction expenses