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City rental registration and inspection fees

$50-$500/yr

Can You Write Off City Rental Registration and Inspection Fees?

Short answer: Yes: local rental licenses, registration, and required inspections are deductible rental expenses.

Rental income and expenses go on Schedule E; ordinary costs to manage and maintain the property are deductible in the year paid.

Records to keep: Keep leases, receipts, a log of repairs vs improvements, mileage to the property, and closing statements.