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Income tax filing
Reporting rental income and expenses on your federal income tax return.
| Where | Rule | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (federal) | Report rental income/expenses on Schedule E with Form 1040 | Due April 15, 2027 with your 2026 Form 1040; if that falls on a weekend or legal holiday, the next business day | verified, medium confidence, checked 2026-10-20 |
Other topics: Security deposit return · Deposit receipts and bank notices · Security deposit interest · Rental registration and licensing · Rental inspections and certificates · Smoke and CO alarms · Lead paint disclosure and certifications · Required tenant notices · Rent increase notice · Non-renewal and termination notice · Notice before entry · Estimated tax payments · Information returns (1099s).