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?

[daisy_lynx]

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?

[TurboTaxJeffrey · Accepted solution]

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.

[daisy_lynx]

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

[TurboTaxJeffrey]

Your roommate should only claim the amount she pays.

[TurboTaxJeffrey]

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

[daisy_lynx]

Thank you this is extremely helpful