Utilities for a rental property
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Can You Write Off Utilities for a Rental Property?
Short answer: Yes: utilities the landlord pays (water, trash, electric in common areas) are deductible.
Utilities a tenant reimburses are income first.
Records to keep: Keep leases, receipts, a log of repairs vs improvements, mileage to the property, and closing statements.
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Utilities for a rental property
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Rental Property Write-Offs
Yes: utilities the landlord pays (water, trash, electric in common areas) are deductible.
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Yes: utilities the landlord pays (water, trash, electric in common areas) are deductible. Utilities a tenant reimburses are income first.
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