Rental income is considered taxable income and must be reported on your tax return. If unreported it can lead to penalties and interest, audits, criminal charges, or in extreme cases liens and levies.
Rental income is considered taxable income and must be reported on your tax return. If unreported it can lead to penalties and interest, audits, criminal charges, or in extreme cases liens and levies.
Generally, taxpayers are required to file income tax returns. If a taxpayer fails to do so, a penalty of 5 percent of the balance due, plus an additional 5 percent for each month or fraction thereof during which the failure continues may be imposed. The penalty shall not exceed 25 percent.
To begin the eviction process, the landlord must file a Magistrate's Summons and a Complaint in Summary Ejectment with the Clerk of Court. In most cases, the landlord must give the tenant advance notice to end the lease or make a demand for past-due rent before starting the eviction process.
Owning and managing rental properties comes with several advantageous tax rules. However, they can be complex and often trigger IRS audits.