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I purchased a condo in 2011, as an investment. The unit is held by my LLC, of which I am the sole member. I spent $350,000 on the unit (cash purchase), and an additional $50,000 remodelling the unit. I have not yet rented out the unit, so have had no income from it in either 2011 post purchase, or in 2012. Paid property taxes and HOA dues on the unit for 2011. What tax deductions can I take on my personal income taxes (state--CA and federal), for 2011? What about depreciation?

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Judd Conway
How you treat this depends on whether you have put it on the market as a rental. If you establish that you did, you can deduct property taxes and HOA fees on schedule E, along with the appropriate depreciation (and other relevant expenses, if any, like advertising). If you haven't, the property tax can get deducted on schedule A. (Your single-member LLC is a disregarded entity for tax purposes.) If your attempt to rent it began during a tax year, it's schedule A before that date, and schedule E, after.
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Steve Crair
Mr. Conway gave you the answer. If, as you said, it was strictly an investment ( we assume for rental and future sale ), then you can depreciate the property, take all taxes, fees and maintenance costs againt your ordinary income. You might also be able to take accelelarated depreciation to get a quick benefit, however I never recommend that to small individuals. Because, when you sell it, it comes back to bite you in the A_S.

I hope this answers your question. If you need more, feel free to contact me.
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