renting under the table and tax returns?

Branden Round: They are the ones committing tax fraud. Don't let them take you out also.

Galen Gowers: Rent is not tax deductible.No matter how you pay it or who you pay it to.Your rent has nothing to do with your taxes.You are not renting "under the table". You are paying rent - just as you would anywhere you live.What is happening is that cousin is collecting rent - and likely not declaring it as income on their taxes. That is their problem. And issue to deal with if caught or audited.No, you can't put "your rent down". It is not a deduction or exemption or anything....Show more

Phillip Modafferi: Rent is nor deductible, so no, you cannot list it.