Question

Which of the following are NOT required for use of the rental real estate safe harbor?

a. Maintaining separate books and records for each rental activity.
b. Performing at least 250 hours of "rental service" throughout the year,
c. Maintaining contemporaneous records including reports or similar documents.
d. Owning a minimum of 10 rental properties.

Answer 1

d. Owning a minimum of 10 rental properties

Step-by-step explanation:

The IRS has a safe habour rule for landlords for the purpose of pass-through deductions .

If the regulations are followed the IRS will view the rental activity is for business purpose only.

There are 3 requirements to use safe habor.

- separate records and books must be kept showing expenses and income of each rental enterprise owned.

- at least 250 hours of rental service in a year.

- records of real estate services that have been performed

Owning a minimum of 10 rental properties is not a requirement.