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Tax Deductions for Rental Property Home | About Us | Office Locator | Tax Resource Center | Investor Relations | FAQ | Contact Us | Site Map Tax Resource Center Tax Forms Tax Changes Tax Tips Deductions@Work Tax Calculators Tax Links What to Bring Checklist Top 50 Overlooked Deductions Top Overlooked Credits Tax Topics Disasters and Casualties Tax Education Tax Glossary Tax Trivia for Tax Year 2005 Home : Tax Resource Center : Tax Topics Rental Property If you own rental real estate, you should know how it impacts your personal tax return. Rental income must be reported on your tax return, and generally, associated expenses can be deducted from your rental income. Reviewing answers to the following common questions regarding rental property may help you understand the tax implications of rental property ownership: What is considered rental income? What deductions can I take as an owner of rental property? What are some things I should know about rental property? Contact your local Jackson Hewitt office for more information or assistance. Use the Office Locator feature available on this Web site or call 1-800-234-1040 to find the Jackson Hewitt location most convenient to you. What is considered rental income? Rental income is any income you receive for the use or occupancy of property you own. Some examples are: Rent Payment to cancel a lease Advance rent Expenses paid by the tenant Any security deposit kept because a tenant did not fulfill their part of the rental agreement Do not include: A security deposit you are holding with the intent of returning it to the tenant at the end of the lease Income received from renting your home for fewer than 15 days per year Back to Top What deductions can I take as an owner of rental property? Deductible expenses for rental property are the ordinary and necessary expenses to manage, conserve, and maintain your property. Deductible expenses include: Advertising in the newspaper for tenants and cost of signs Cleaning supplies Real estate taxes Mortgage and other interest paid for the rental property Cost of insurance-hazard, flood, fire, or liability Payments for service such as lawn care, pest control, and trash collection Payments for maintenance of the property Professional fees for tax advice and tax return preparation fees for the part of the tax return dealing with rental property Cost of new locks and keys Commissions paid for finding tenants Cost of necessary transportation to and from the rental property for the purpose of maintenance, management, rent collection, picking up supplies, or checking the property (if you use your personal vehicle, either keep track of actual expenses and miles traveled or just the miles traveled) Cost of repairs and maintenance (not improvements) to keep your property in good condition (this includes items such as repainting and fixing floors and windows) Cost of renting equipment used for the rental property Depreciation of the property (not including the land) Depreciation of appliances, furnishings, and improvements Any long distance calls associated with your rental property The court costs for evicting a tenant Legal fees pertaining to the rental property or tenants Utilities Expenses incurred when the property is not rented as long as you are actively trying to rent the property (even if you are renting it for the first time) You cannot deduct: Rental income lost due to vacancy The cost of improvements which increase the value and/or extend the life of the property or modify it for a new use (includes such things as a room addition, new carpet, new appliances, fencing, or a new roof - these items can generally be depreciated) Back to Top What Are Some Things I Should Know About Rental Property? If you rent only part of your property, certain expenses must be divided between the part used as rental property and the part used for personal purposes. If you do not rent your property for profit, you can deduct your rental expenses only up to the amount of your rental income. When rental property is sold, the resulting gain or loss is treated as ordinary or capital, depending on the circumstances. The rental of personal property such as equipment or vehicles is reported as business income. You are in the business of renting personal property if the primary purpose for renting the property is income or profit and you are involved in the activity on a continuous and regular basis. If your rental of personal property is not a business, other rules for reporting will apply. Losses from residential rental properties are subject to certain limitations. If you are considered a real estate professional, special rules apply for the reporting of income and losses. For more information, contact your local Jackson Hewitt Tax Service office. Back to Top Back to Tax Topics Tax Tips JOB-RELATED EXPENSES Some of your job-related expenses that may be deducted include union dues, job-related magazines and books, and other related business expenses. Generally, you must depreciate the cost of tools used in your work. If your employer requires you to wear work clothes or uniforms that are not suitable for everyday wear, you may deduct the cost and upkeep. home | about us | tax news | tackle your taxes | learn & earn | own a franchise | work with us | privacy/terms of use © 2004 Jackson Hewitt Inc. All rights reserved.

Real Estate Agents Career

Real Estate Careers - Advice For Real Estate Agents  You are here: About > Home & Garden > Home Buying / Selling > Real Estate Careers Home & Garden Home Buying / Selling Essentials 10 Things Home Buyers Shouldn't Do Best Tips for First Time Home Buyers "Must-Do" Tasks Before You Sell How to Buy a Home, Step by Step For Sale by Owner Advice Articles & Resources How To Buy a Home How To Sell a House Celebrity & Historic Credit Reports & Scores Design & Remodel Home Maintenance Inspections & Appraisals Investing & Foreclosures Modular & Manufactured Mold, Radon, Lead, etc. Mortgage Advice Moving & Relocation Real Estate Careers Real Estate For Sale Vacation Homes Buyer's Guide Before You Buy Top Picks Home Buying Books Foreclosure Books Mortgage Books Product Reviews Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Home Buying / Selling newsletter! See Online Courses   Search Home Buying / Selling > Real Estate Careers Real Estate Careers - Advice for Real Estate Agents Career advice for real estate agents or anyone who wants information about a career in real estate. Helpful resources for all real estate professionals, from new real estate agents to brokers in charge. Subtopics Commission Advance (1) NAR Web Sites (35) eCards (4) Presentation Skills (8) Errors/Omissions (3) Real Estate Humor (5) Ethics (2) Real Estate License Law (29) Fair Housing (7) Real Estate News (5) Finding Clients (8) Schools (12) For Brokers in Charge (19) Software (19) Marketing Your Listings (36) Articles & Resources Sort By : Guide Picks | Alphabetical | Recent Safety Tips for Real Estate Agents - Real Estate Agent Careers Real estate agents have historically felt safe while performing their jobs, but the trend has shifted in recent years, with a number of agents raped, robbed and murdered while showing homes and other properties. If your office has developed agent safety policies, follow them. If it hasn't, there are several things you can do to help minimize your risks. Real Estate Careers - Special Designation Programs for Real Estate Agents Real estate agent pre-licensing classes teach you about real estate laws and customs in your state, but they don't teach you how to manage and promote your business or work effectively with consumers. For that you'll need ongoing education. Some agents choose to accomplish that by participating in one or more special designation programs. What is a Realtor? Career Advice for Real Estate Agents - Information for Consumers Some people call all real estate agents "Realtors" without realizing that not every agent can legally use the title. When join become Realtors they must agree to conduct their business in a way that adheres to the rules of the National Association of Realtors, NAR, including its Code of Ethics. Here are some Realtor basics. How to Measure and Calculate Residential Square Footage Each year, home owners discover that their new home's square footage is not the figure stated when the home was advertised. Real estate agents and for sale by owner sellers can reduce their risks of lawsuit by knowing how use accepted standards to measure and calculate a home's square footage. So You Want to Become a Real Estate Agent You've decided you want to become a real estate agent, but what's your motivation? It can be a rewarding career choice, but it's definitely not a job for everyone. Here's some advice to help you determine if a career in real estate is right for you. Interviewing for a Real Estate Agent Job Looking for a real estate career? Interviewing for a real estate agent position requires different techniques than those you use when applying for most jobs. Get the facts before your interview. How To Calculate Real Estate Commissions New real estate agents sometimes aren't aware that commissions are usually shared by all agencies who participate in a sale. Here are some examples that show how commissions are split. How To Find a Job in Real Estate This simple how-to article gives you a step by step look at the process you must follow to find a job as a real estate agent. Preparing Your Sellers for Home Showings Advice for real estate agents. Take time to prepare your sellers for the realities of showing a home. When home sellers understand that a good showing might result in a good offer, they are usually willing to comply with your requests. Errors and Omissions Insurance for Real Estate Agents Get the facts about errors and omissions insurance for real estate agents. E&O is your protection from lawsuits filed by unhappy clients and customers. Deed Plotter for Windows, Review Deed Plotter for Windows is a deed description analyzer, a software program that allows you to type-in the legal description of a piece of property. The software analyzes the information, and draws the tract. Find out how this software can help you with real estate transactions. Get Your Home Sales to the Closing Table Getting a real estate sales contract doesn't signal the end of your work with that client, it's just the beginning. There's a lot more work to do before the buyer and seller meet for closing. This advice will help you get there. Sales Techniques for Real Estate Pros Successful real estate agents know that asking the right questions is an important part of working with home buyers. 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EERE State Activities and Partnerships: Texas Land Office Announces "Wind Rush" Search Help More Search Options Search EERE Information Center Printable Version Back to News Texas Land Office Announces "Wind Rush" December 03, 2003 The Texas Land Office hopes to spur leases of the rights to develop wind energy resources on state lands and thus increase revenue to the state's educational fund. Credit: Texas Land Office Texas General Land Office Commissioner Jerry Patterson announced on October 23 the availability of leases for wind power generation on state lands. Calling it a modern-day "wind rush," Patterson said, "The 'open for wind business' sign is hanging on the door of the Land Office." He plans to open bidding for leases of state lands along the Gulf Coast and in western Texas, where there are excellent wind resources. The proceeds from the sales will go to the state's schools. Under the Texas Constitution, the Texas Land Office is responsible to maximize assets on state lands to fund the Permanent School Fund. As of October 2003, the office provides $700 million per year to the fund. Patterson believes Texas has advantages over other states for quickly developing wind power along its coast. The waters off the Texas coast are shallower than those of nearby states, and Texas owns the land out to 10.3 statute miles. There are many abandoned oil and gas platforms in the gulf that he believes developers could one day use for wind power generation. And by allowing wind developers to deal with one landowner (on state lands), terms for the leases will be standard and predictable. For details, see the land office's announcement . Printable Version Skip footer navigation to end of page. Webmaster | Security & Privacy | EERE State Activities & Partnerships Home | EERE Home U.S. Department of Energy Content Last Updated: May 24, 2005