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When to do my taxes as a landlord?

  • 04-09-2015 3:56pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 79 ✭✭


    Hi all, I rented out my house in May 2015. This is my first time being a landlord. Do I need to do my taxes in October 2015 or October 2016? Thanks guys.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,437 ✭✭✭✭Mrs OBumble


    If you do it by August 2016, then Revenue will do the calculations for you.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 79 ✭✭beatlesfan3333


    Oh thanks, I thought I'd have to get an accountant to do my landlord taxes and that you're supposed to do them every October? I know you can do your taxes yourself but I wouldn't feel confident doing them myself.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 621 ✭✭✭detoxkid


    Following this because I've just paid an accountant to do mine! Do they do it for u if u get the details in by a certain date?!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,112 ✭✭✭✭ted1


    detoxkid wrote: »
    Following this because I've just paid an accountant to do mine! Do they do it for u if u get the details in by a certain date?!

    No need for an accountant , it's a basic enough form. Just be sure to deduct every cent spent and 12.5% depreciation on white goods etc


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 13,420 ✭✭✭✭athtrasna


    I'd be inclined to get an accountant to do it first time (it's also an allowable expense) and keep a copy of everything so you are confident when you're doing it next time.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 438 ✭✭Robert McGrath


    ted1 wrote: »
    No need for an accountant , it's a basic enough form. Just be sure to deduct every cent spent and 12.5% depreciation on white goods etc

    Don't follow this advice. Not every expense is deductible.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,112 ✭✭✭✭ted1


    Don't follow this advice. Not every expense is deductible.

    Nearly all are, and a quick trip to revenue will confirm.
    http://www.revenue.ie/en/tax/it/leaflets/it70.html#section3


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,379 ✭✭✭newacc2015


    Don't follow this advice. Not every expense is deductible.

    Anything legit incurred carrying the Business is a deductible expense eg stationary, cleaning stuff for house, paints, stamps, part of your phone bill. An accountant will think of things, you would never think of.

    Pay a folder and put every receipt into it


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 621 ✭✭✭detoxkid


    newacc2015 wrote: »
    Anything legit incurred carrying the Business is a deductible expense eg stationary, cleaning stuff for house, paints, stamps, part of your phone bill. An accountant will think of things, you would never think of.

    Pay a folder and put every receipt into it


    Honestly wondering if my accountant was too unimaginative so. We claimed for furniture and fittings and at that the full ammiunt wasn't deductible. Also insurance etc. I should really do it myself and on paper it sounds straightforward but he does something with our p60's too? For us our tax bill was 3000 odd and the rent we received was just under 8k. Negative equity mortgage, rent doesn't cover the mortgage and we only moved to get better jobs and are renting now because we can't afford a mortgage. Feels like I'd be better on the dole


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,003 ✭✭✭handlemaster


    detoxkid wrote: »
    Honestly wondering if my accountant was too unimaginative so. We claimed for furniture and fittings and at that the full ammiunt wasn't deductible. Also insurance etc. I should really do it myself and on paper it sounds straightforward but he does something with our p60's too? For us our tax bill was 3000 odd and the rent we received was just under 8k. Negative equity mortgage, rent doesn't cover the mortgage and we only moved to get better jobs and are renting now because we can't afford a mortgage. Feels like I'd be better on the dole

    That looks like you didnt deduct much expenses. But he again some say been a landlord is a mugs game with the high taxes


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,112 ✭✭✭✭ted1


    detoxkid wrote: »
    Honestly wondering if my accountant was too unimaginative so. We claimed for furniture and fittings and at that the full ammiunt wasn't deductible. Also insurance etc. I should really do it myself and on paper it sounds straightforward but he does something with our p60's too? For us our tax bill was 3000 odd and the rent we received was just under 8k. Negative equity mortgage, rent doesn't cover the mortgage and we only moved to get better jobs and are renting now because we can't afford a mortgage. Feels like I'd be better on the dole

    How much Interest did you pay on your mortgage? What expenses did you have throughout the year? How much did you depreciate your assets by?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,633 ✭✭✭Fol20


    Hi all, I rented out my house in May 2015. This is my first time being a landlord. Do I need to do my taxes in October 2015 or October 2016? Thanks guys.

    You need to file your tax return before October 2016 for your 2015 tax return. Get an accountant to do it for you and claim it as an expense.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,449 ✭✭✭✭pwurple


    detoxkid wrote: »
    Honestly wondering if my accountant was too unimaginative so. We claimed for furniture and fittings and at that the full ammiunt wasn't deductible. Also insurance etc. I should really do it myself and on paper it sounds straightforward but he does something with our p60's too? For us our tax bill was 3000 odd and the rent we received was just under 8k. Negative equity mortgage, rent doesn't cover the mortgage and we only moved to get better jobs and are renting now because we can't afford a mortgage. Feels like I'd be better on the dole

    Rent was 8000, and your tax bill was 3000... Did you remember to submit medical expenses as well?

    If rent doesn't cover mortgage and you can't afford the tax due, consider switching mortgage to interest only or renegotiate terms on that for next year.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 621 ✭✭✭detoxkid


    pwurple wrote: »
    Rent was 8000, and your tax bill was 3000... Did you remember to submit medical expenses as well?

    If rent doesn't cover mortgage and you can't afford the tax due, consider switching mortgage to interest only or renegotiate terms on that for next year.

    Yep..fortunately or unfortunately whatever way u look at it I don't have many medical expenses. I can afford it I just can't afford to save much, I'm working to break even although I have a 'good' stressful job. Anyway sorry op in hijacking your post


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,436 ✭✭✭✭Pawwed Rig


    €3,000 tax on €8,000 rent would imply (roughly) €2,000 of deductions. He got your P60's because that information should also be included on your Form 11 for the year. The assumption must be that your P60 income is in excess of the relevant limits meaning none of the rental income is taxed at 20%. There may be ways around this depending on marital status etc etc. I would say get advice from a tax advisor separately to doing your return.

    Just a note for folk - in general where you ask an accountant (or preferably a tax advisor) to do your return then that is what they will do. This will be based on the information you give them. They will most likely not spend any time considering a better way for you to structure your affairs for more efficient use of tax bands/reliefs etc. This kind of advice should be requested and paid for separately. Tax returns are somewhat of a loss leader for alot of firms. The proper money comes in the form of additional advice.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,629 ✭✭✭googled eyes


    I'd have to say get yourself an accountant. We did it ourselves for a couple of years and while its easy enough to do there is a chance of making mistakes ( we did and ended up with a big bill one year )
    As said above their fee is deductable and there is a lot to be said for the peace of mind knowing its done.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 809 ✭✭✭filbert the fox


    I'd have to say get yourself an accountant. We did it ourselves for a couple of years and while its easy enough to do there is a chance of making mistakes ( we did and ended up with a big bill one year )
    As said above their fee is deductable and there is a lot to be said for the peace of mind knowing its done.

    Accountants can make mistakes too.

    There's plenty of time for the OP to gather the necessary advice. There are lots of sources of info including on this site and other discussion fora.

    As said before, the Revenue will even calculate your liability on rental income should you have yourself organised by 31st August 2016.

    BTW OP have a look at the various forms on revenue - forms 11 and 12 and the guides mentioned in previous posts. Gives you an indication of the way the tax authorities regulate this market in tax terms.

    But if you're not happy to do it yourself hire a pro. In the meantime don't forget to gather up all of the receipts relating to the letting, your P60 for 2015 which you'll get after new year, insurance receipts, accountant's invoice etc.

    Good luck.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 79 ✭✭beatlesfan3333


    Thanks for all the advice guys, it's been really helpful. I might just contact an accountant this October to check if it needs to be done then or if I should wait until October 2016. Thanks anyway for all the advice.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,779 ✭✭✭Carawaystick


    If you have no other self employed income, just paye income, it's easy. Assuming you can figure out paye tax.
    paye income - clearly stated on p60
    rental income - clearly stated on rent book
    expenses - from the receipts you kept.

    profit is the income - expenses

    I used to fill out the tax return form in Jan/Feb after I got my p60.

    You pay self employed tax for the first year next October but you also pay for next year next October... even for the rent you get in Nov & Dec2016...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,112 ✭✭✭✭ted1


    If you have no other self employed income, just paye income, it's easy. Assuming you can figure out paye tax.
    paye income - clearly stated on p60
    rental income - clearly stated on rent book
    expenses - from the receipts you kept.

    profit is the income - expenses

    I used to fill out the tax return form in Jan/Feb after I got my p60.

    You pay self employed tax for the first year next October but you also pay for next year next October... even for the rent you get in Nov & Dec2016...

    Your forgetting depreciation. Interest , etc


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 184 ✭✭doctorwho-fan


    I just got my bill from accountant for revenue and it turns out to be about 100 euro more than last two years? even though i have given them more expenses and had work done on house, costing me 700 euro extra for someone else living in my house, robbers the revenue are


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,436 ✭✭✭✭Pawwed Rig


    I just got my bill from accountant for revenue and it turns out to be about 100 euro more than last two years? even though i have given them more expenses and had work done on house, costing me 700 euro extra for someone else living in my house, robbers the revenue are

    PRSI was it?


  • Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 32,286 Mod ✭✭✭✭The_Conductor


    Pawwed Rig wrote: »
    PRSI was it?

    USC on gross rental income too......


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,437 ✭✭✭✭Mrs OBumble


    ...costing me 700 euro extra for someone else living in my house, robbers the revenue are

    How much profit are you making from them, though, to be paying that much tax.

    It could be said that the real robbers are the landlord.


    (I'm a LL, BTW).


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 184 ✭✭doctorwho-fan


    I AM NOT MAKING A PROFIT!!!! I AM PAYING 700 EURO FOR THE PRIVALGE OF SOME ONE ELSE IN MY HOUSE, IT WAS NOT BY CHOICE,


  • Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 32,286 Mod ✭✭✭✭The_Conductor


    I get you- honestly I do. Structuring some of the taxes on gross rental income- irrespective of whether or not you're making a profit- is a joke. The only beneficiary of all of this- is the Revenue Commissioners.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 13,420 ✭✭✭✭athtrasna


    Calm down please. No need for shouting

    Mod


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 184 ✭✭doctorwho-fan


    Excuse my slip of the caps lock under a lot of stress, going for coffee now


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,145 ✭✭✭relax carry on


    I get you- honestly I do. Structuring some of the taxes on gross rental income- irrespective of whether or not you're making a profit- is a joke. The only beneficiary of all of this- is the Revenue Commissioners.

    Correction, the State is the beneficiary. Revenue do not decide at the drop of a hat to dream up new taxes. You may wish to direct your ire at governments of the day and particularly the Minister for Finance who ultimately decides these things. Revenue are tasked with implementing government tax related policies.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,437 ✭✭✭✭Mrs OBumble


    I AM NOT MAKING A PROFIT!!!! I AM PAYING 700 EURO FOR THE PRIVALGE OF SOME ONE ELSE IN MY HOUSE, IT WAS NOT BY CHOICE,

    Well ask them to leave, and you'll be 700E better off.

    Or are you not mentioning that income from the tenant is paying the bulk of your mortgage. In which case you would be a lot worse off if they weren't there.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 184 ✭✭doctorwho-fan


    people like you an me are paying the bulk of rent as tenant is on rent allowance, they are only paying 130 a month towards rent. can't sell house, well you know why


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,072 ✭✭✭sunnysoutheast


    USC on gross rental income too......

    USC is chargeable on gross rental income - allowable expenses.

    Depreciation on F&F (and losses from previous years) are ignored for USC.

    IT and PRSI are chargeable on gross - expenses - depreciation.

    Unless this has changed since 2013. I never had losses to carry over, but I think they can be subtracted for IT and PRSI as above. Not USC.


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