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Tax Deductions for Partial RentalsHere is some advice from Wiki s community members:
  • If you rent part of your property, you must divide certain expenses between the part of the property used for rental purposes and the part of the property used for personal purposes, as though you actually had two separate pieces of property.
  • If an expense is for both rental use and personal use, such as mortgage interest or heat for the entire house, you must divide the expense between rental use and personal use. You can use any reasonable method for dividing the expense. It may be reasonable to divide the cost of some items (for example, water) based on the number of people using them. However, the two most common methods for dividing an expense are one based on the number of rooms in your home and one based on the square footage of your home. [See Publication 527 at IRS.gov for more information.]
  • IN the case of electrical use, install a separate electrical meter for the rental unit, and insist that the tenants have to put up the deposit to get the "power turned on" themselves, that way you are protected if they don't pay the electric bils. Same thing for telephone and cable tv services.
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Q: If you rent out part of your house how do you figure the amount of deductible expenses like utilities and insurance?
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What is the amount you pay before insurance company pays anything?

deductible.


Are mortgage insurance premiums deductible on your taxes?

No they are not or the death benefit would be taxable. Since you said mortgage insurance I am assuming that you mean PMI or Private mortage insurance and not mortgage life insurance. Yes, mortgage insurance is tax deductible as of 2007. You can see the amount of PMI paid for the year on the final escrow statement that your mortgage lender sends you in December or January.


What are fidelity bond limits?

A "fidelity bond limit" is the actual dollar amount of insurance protection provided by the fidelity bond/insurance contract. E.g., a $100,000 fidelity bond will pay up to $100,000 in covered loss that exceeds the applicable deductible on the bond, if any. A "fidelity bond limit" is the actual dollar amount of insurance protection provided by the fidelity bond/insurance contract. E.g., a $100,000 fidelity bond will pay up to $100,000 in covered loss that exceeds the applicable deductible on the bond, if any.


If you have the same insurance for your primary and secondary can you still end up with a balance you owe?

Having the same insurance company twice, as a primary and secondary, means you are paying twice for the same insurance policy. They probably will not cover the same thing twice, or they may treat it as two different policies and may treat it that way. If they were two different policies, The primary would deal with any deductible and copay before fulfilling its contractual obligation and so would the secondary policy depending on the wording of the contract. Unless there is no deductible and copay, or if one policy covers the deductible/copy of the other, there will still be a balance you owe. There is also the situation where your medical provider will not accept or fully participate in your insurance policy, in which case you may owe the difference between the doctors bling amount and what was paid by the insurance(s).


What is the amount of money you actually spend on an item?

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Difference between a deductible and a premium?

A premium is the amount of money you pay the auto/health insurance company monthly, quarterly, or biannually whether or not you get in an accident or go to the hospital. The higher your premium the lower your deductible, and the lower your premium the higher your deductible. A deductible is the amount of money after you get in a car accident or visit the hospital before your insurance company pays anything. After you have met your deductible the insurance company covers the rest of the expenses.


What is a deductible in auto insurance?

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Which terms is the amount of money you most pay each year to cover your medical care expenses before your insurance policy stars paying?

Deductible


What terms is the amount of money you must pay each year to cover your medical care expenses before your insurance policy starts paying?

Deductible - A+


Which term refers to the amount of money you must pay each year to cover your medical expenses before your insurance policy starts paying?

Deductible - A+


How Much Medical Expenses are tax deductible?

Medical expenses are deductible up to the amount that they exceed 7.5% of your AGI. If you had an adjusted gross income of $100,000 and your unreimbursed medical expenses were $13,000 than your medical expenses deductible would be $5,500 (13,000 - (100,000 * 7.5%)).


What are my options for Low Deductible Insurance?

A low deductible insurance policy simply means that, a low deductible, possibly $200 as compared to $2,000 which would be a high deductible. Often you are also given the option of choosing 80, 90 or 100% co-insurance. Co-insurance is the amount that the insurance company pays (after deductible) up to whatever is the maximum out of pocket amount.


How does your deductible work in home insurance?

The amount of a policy deductible on a homeowners insurance policy is chosen by the policyholder. Your policy deductible is the amount you are responsible for paying before the insurance company will payout for a claim. If you experience a loss to your dwelling or your personal property, your homeowners insurance policy deductible applies. The deductible does not apply to other coverages on the policy. If you experience a loss under your deductible, you will not be eligible for a payout. If your loss exceeds your deductible, your deductible will be deducted from your claims payout check.


How much disability insurance do you need?

You will need the amount to cover your major fixed expenses: rent or mortgage, utilities, groceries. You should consult a good agent to discuss your needs.


Is it insurance fraud if you pay someone's deductible?

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Will secondary insurance pay the co insurance amount of primary insurance if you have met the deductible in secondary insurance?

Yes


What is Amount payable by insurance company for insurance?

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