Assignment 5 – Preparing a tax return with rental income

Objective:

  • Learn how to claim rental income and expenses -Form T776
  • Study The Rental Guide

Instructions:

  • Please use the attached form for the rental information
  • Pay close attention on how you split the rental income and expenses

Documents for Assignment:

Husband
T4
Rental
Wife
T4

Additional Questions to Complete:

  1. How much taxes would a home owner pay if their home is a principal residence and they don’t rent it out?
  2. How much taxes would a home owner pay if their home is only for renting? Bought for 400k and sold for 500k.
  3. When is fixing up your home considered maintenance and when is it considered an asset?
  4. Which CCA categories do these assets belong? Furniture, Electrical work, Carpet.
  5. What are the benefits and drawbacks of depreciating a rental home?