How do I enter rent for a party who is paying rent?
You can enter it where you enter expenses. There will be a Real Estate section, and you will see a button to enter “Tenant expenses.”
Can a party who does not live in the marital residence claim the mortgage deduction for it?
In general, a party must live in a residence in order to claim the mortgage deduction for it. For more information, see IRS publications 504 and 936. In Publication 936, search for the definition of “qualified home.” An exception may apply if the title is in joint names and the payer is obligated to pay […]
How do I indicate that a real estate property (home, marital residence) will be sold?
On the real estate property, click “more info.” At the top of the screen, answer the question to indicate that the property will be sold. Scroll down to the section on sale of the property, and enter the expected date of sale and other information.
How does the mortgage interest deduction work when the parties are separated?
It depends on whether the parties hold the asset in joint title, or whether only one party is the owner. Joint title If the parties hold the property in joint title, half of the mortgage payers’ payment counts as alimony income to the other party. The other party then also gets a mortgage interest deduction […]
How do I enter a home sale being used to fund a downpayment?
When a home is sold it shows up on the Net Worth spreadsheet, but not in the Budget Report or Cash Flow (Net Income) reports. Otherwise, the large number would distort the cash flow picture. When you look at the Net Worth spreadsheet, you will see an asset shifting from the Real Estate Property column […]
How can I enter a real estate property that is partly rental income and partly personal use?
The software is designed to handle real estate property that is partly rental income and partly personal use. Here’s how to set that up: The sections will now be set up for this scenario. In the Real Estate expenses section, enter just the personal expenses. In the Real Estate income section, on the line for […]