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I am paying "Occupancy Fees" charges and have rented the unit. Question - is occupancy fees that I am paying to the builder tax deductible expense despite getting rent.

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msharma7
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I am paying "Occupancy Fees" charges and have rented the unit. Question - is occupancy fees that I am paying to the builder tax deductible expense despite getting rent.

Yes occupancy fees are tax deductible for a property you are using to generate rental income.

I am paying "Occupancy Fees" charges and have rented the unit. Question - is occupancy fees that I am paying to the builder tax deductible expense despite getting rent.

Ok. Thank you. What happens when the property is not rented.  Can occupancy fees be claimed as an expense? 

I am paying "Occupancy Fees" charges and have rented the unit. Question - is occupancy fees that I am paying to the builder tax deductible expense despite getting rent.

No, not if you are not using the property to earn income.