Tax Benefits

^{Do you know these TAX BENEFITS of renting your HOME?}

Owning or managing rental property can be a great way to reduce your personal income taxes. Understanding which tax deductions (benefits called “taxable losses”) that you qualify for will help reduce your income considerably. And that means less money you owe to Uncle Sam! Sounds great, doesn’t it? If you’re ready to learn more about the tax benefits – let’s get started!*

*Mega Agent Rental Management always recommends working with a licensed tax professional to help you navigate the tax advantages of real estate investment. Mega Agent Rental Management cannot give tax advice as we are not certified tax professionals.

This sample calculation shows a $7,500 loss which you would then enter into your IRS 1040 form to reduce your taxable income, therefore reducing your taxes. Potential annual savings depends on your income tax bracket.

Management Fees
Mega Agent Rental Management fees, like tenant procurement commissions and management fees are all tax deductible.

Maintenance
Any repairs, provided they are reasonable, are deductible in the year in which they occurred. Such repairs often include, paint, carpet cleaning, plumbing, fixing drywall, doors/locks, broken windows and lawn care. Be careful to only replace items with items of similar quality. Upgrades are considered improvements and may not qualify for a tax deduction!

Utilities & HOA Fees
All utilities that a owner / landlord pays that are directly related to the property are tax deductible. In addition, any Home Owners Association fees are also tax deductible.

Advertising
Any fee you pay, within reason, to advertise your property can be partially or fully expensed.

Depreciation
You can deduct a certain percentage of your property through lost value depreciation. Property that wears out, decays, gets used up or becomes obsolete over time qualifies for depreciation. Your lot and raw land is not a depreciating asset so is not included in this deduction. Make sure you take your depreciation on your taxes, or you will regret it when you sell the property.

Travel
The standard IRS mileage rate for 2022 is 58.5¢ per mile. You can expense your mileage to and from your rental properties.

Interest
The interest on your mortgage or credit cards used for management purposes can be deducted. Mortgage interest is often the single largest deduction landlords make during the tax year.

Insurance
The isnurance premiums you pay for your property insurance are one of the great tax benefits and can be deducted. This includes fire, theft, flood and liability insurance as well as any Home Warranty Contract purchased by the owner.

Legal and professional services
You can deduct legal, accounting and real estate investment advisor fees as operating expenses, which is one of the great tax benefits.

Other tax deduction bonuses and must-knows:

• For properties that are only rented out for less than 14 days a year, you do not have to pay taxes on that rental income.
• How much of your taxes are reduced depends on your income and filing status.
• If your modified adjusted gross income is $100,000 or less, you can deduct up to $25,000 of your rental home losses.
• You can deduct some of the lost value that occurs on a property through depreciation. Use IRS Form 4562 to calculate depreciation.
• Be warned though, Passive Activity Loss Rules limit how much loss a tax payer can deduct each tax year.
• You cannot depreciate the value your raw land.