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Deductions → Repairs vs. improvements → Depreciation → Rental losses
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6 guides · IRS sources includedRental property tax deductions: what belongs on your return
Understand common landlord deductions, income reporting, mortgage payments, personal use, and the records that support your rental tax return.
Read the guideRepairs vs. improvements: how to classify rental property work
Learn how the IRS distinguishes rental repairs from capital improvements, why project context matters, and what to document before filing.
Read the guideRental property depreciation: basis, timing, and useful records
Understand land allocation, the placed-in-service date, residential building depreciation, converted homes, and the asset records landlords need.
Read the guidePassive rental losses: when a tax loss is usable
Learn why rental losses can be suspended, how active participation differs from material participation, and what landlords should track each year.
Read the guideA year-end tax checklist for landlords
A practical year-end workflow for reconciling rental income, organizing expenses, reviewing improvements, and preparing for a tax planning conversation.
Read the guideShort-term rental taxes: five questions to answer first
Understand the separate tax questions around rental platforms, guest services, personal use, passive activity rules, and short-term rental records.
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