Divide deductions between co-owners

Co-owners of investment properties are required to declare income and claim tax deductions in line with their legal interests.

In other words, don’t declare all of the rental income in the name of the lower-earning spouse and joint owner.

And don’t claim all of the deductions in the name of the higher-earning spouse and co-owner.

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