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Linda Malavet
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35 months instead of 36?

Linda Malavet
  • Frederick, MD
Posted Sep 20 2018, 19:33

Are there any tax advantages to renting out a unit for 35 months instead of 36 months? 

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ModeratorReplied Sep 20 2018, 19:54

@Linda Malavet Not that I am aware of. Why do you even think to ask?

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Basit Siddiqi
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Replied Oct 9 2018, 02:23

@Linda Malavet

There is a special rule regarding taxation and collecting rent payments.

Rent payments are normally taxed in the year collected.
Therefore - I am not sure what the tax difference would be from having a 35 month lease vs a 36 month lease.

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Replied Oct 9 2018, 06:11

why would you ever want to sign a 35 or 36 month lease on residential properties? Sign a 12 and then month to month. If you need to get rid of them you are not locked down to years.