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posted Oct 30, 2019 4:13:26 PM

Can I report expenses on rental property without revenue. The property is vacant for 1 1/2 year

I have a rental property but did not have any revenue in 2017.  Can I claim expenses like property tax, mortgage interest and  others

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Level 13
Oct 30, 2019 4:13:28 PM

Because it is not rented (and was vacant for 1/ 1/2 year); you cannot claim expenses incurred for repairs or taxes. You can only claim amounts to your ACB to reduce your capital gains.

New Member
Oct 30, 2019 4:13:29 PM

Can you claim the months your basement suite goes un-rented (for mortgage interest, insurance, and property taxes?  Our suite was rented 6/12 months in 2018 (due to slow market)

Level 13
Oct 30, 2019 4:13:31 PM

@kerbare10  - only if you have made a reasonable attempt to rent and can prove that you have, otherwise no.