My room mate is thinking to claiming the rent as she is the primary on the lease for apartment. I am self employed how do I claim for my office space?

We both pay the property management separately. Can she write me a receipt for the amount I paid or is this a non option for Manitoba?

Investors and rental owners

If you have a receipt showing what YOU paid for rent, then you would use that amount when entering your business-use-of-home expenses.  It will be prorated depending on the square footage used for business, and the total square footage for living area.

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Investors and rental owners

Thank you! Would the receipt come from her or property management? How would this affect her claim?

Investors and rental owners

Your roommate should only claim the amount she pays.

Investors and rental owners

As to what you need for a receipt...something from the landlord would be great, but at least something from your roommate stating you paid her for rent

Investors and rental owners

Thank you this is extremely helpful