Other Interest from Rental Activity is Deductible

Tuesday, June 2, 2009
By Property Management Software

The Other Interest deduction is for all interest expenses related to your rental activity for which you did not receive a Form 1098.

This can include finance charges on credit card purchases made for your properties, interest paid on installment sale purchases, and other types of loans related to your rental activity.

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