Legal and accounting fees for rentals
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Can You Write Off Legal and Accounting Fees for Rentals?
Short answer: Yes: lease drafting, tax prep for Schedule E, and landlord legal advice are deductible.
Legal fees to buy the property are added to basis.
Records to keep: Keep leases, receipts, a log of repairs vs improvements, mileage to the property, and closing statements.
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Rental Property Write-Offs
Yes: lease drafting, tax prep for Schedule E, and landlord legal advice are deductible.
BizWriteOffs provides educational information only and is not tax, legal, or accounting advice. Deductibility depends on your specific facts and records. Consult a qualified tax professional.
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Yes: lease drafting, tax prep for Schedule E, and landlord legal advice are deductible. Legal fees to buy the property are added to basis.
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