Renting to family members

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Abstract: Owners of residential real estate may consider renting their properties to family members. As rents rise in many parts of the country, renting property at a discount to family members may seem like a good way to help relatives in need. But these arrangements can be fraught with tax perils. A misstep can lead to the loss of significant tax deductions. This article reviews the tax treatment of rentals to unrelated parties and examines how renting to family changes the rules.