Actual Expenses

All expenses are logged as they pertain to travel costs connected with your rental property. IRS Publication 463, Chapter 5 describes exactly how all of these costs will be recorded and backed up with invoices and receipts. A number of software program apps are obtainable with iPod, Quick Books, Mint, and so on, which may help you; you will need to continue to keep a concrete documents to backup your deductions, as well. You should claim these in your Schedule C or Schedule E forms. For people with multiple rental properties, your expenses must be allocated to each individual residence where costs are accrued. Make sure to not add any sort of non-business use or any other use except that which is specifically connected to the rental property.

Mileage Method

You’d utilize the latest standard mileage taxation rate of $0.55.5 per mile for every mile you drive in the year.

All local transportation costs including automobile leases, metro bus service, and Zip Cars which you declare must be directly associated with your properties. When using public transportation save your stubs. When using Zip Cars and/or rental vehicles apply these costs to your business account in association with your property.

• You can obtain the different documents outlined in this information on the IRS’s webpage. For more information please reference IRS Publication 527.

Bothell CPA+John Huddleston has written extensively on tax related subjects of interest to small business owners. He is a graduate of Washington State University and the University of Washington School of Law.