Business Expenses(Rental/Real Estate Income) Tip!: Read all the fields before answering. Business Name Owner * First Name Last Name Email * Tax Year * Real Estate Taxes Taxes levied by the government on the property. $ Mortgage Interest Interest paid on the mortgage loan used to purchase the property. $ Repairs and Maintenance Costs associated with upkeep and repairs that are not capital improvements (lasting and extensive upgrades). Examples include fixing leaky faucets, replacing broken windows, or painting touch-ups. $ Depreciation The gradual decrease in the property's value over time is claimed as an expense. $ Other Expenses Various costs incurred in managing the rental property Property Management Fees Fees are paid to a company to handle the daily operations of the property. $ Advertising for Tenants Costs associated with marketing the property to find new tenants. $ Insurance (Property and Liability) Protects against damage to the property and potential lawsuits. $ Utilities paid by Landlord Utilities covered by the landlord rather than the tenant (e.g., water, trash). $ HOA Fees Fees paid to a homeowners' association for maintaining common areas in a community. $ Trash Removal Costs associated with waste disposal for the rental property. $ Legal and Accounting Fees Fees related to legal and accounting services specific to the rental property. $ Direct Costs Expenses directly related to travel for managing the property, including Travel Expenses Transportation costs (e.g., gas, tolls) for trips related to the rental property. $ Cost of Meals Meals consumed during travel for managing the property, following IRS guidelines. $ Meals and Snacks A per diem rate for meals purchased while on long trips $ Indirect Costs Expenses partially used for managing the property, with specific tests for deductibility Home Office Expenses A portion of home office expenses if a dedicated space is used solely for managing the property and meets IRS requirements. $ Telephone and Internet Expenses A portion of phone and internet bills if a portion is used specifically for managing the rental property. $ Thank you! Please mark the task/request as complete.