How to enter the information in your tax return - renting out commercial property

Enter the rental income in your tax return.

This is what you must do

You enter the total rental income and related deductions in the tax return, under the topic “Housing and property”. When all the fields are completed, the taxable income will be calculated automatically.

If the rental income is considered capital income

If the rental income is considered capital income, rental income and related deductions must be entered in the tax return. There are separate rules for rental periods in your own home for a duration of less than 30 days (short-term rental). You must answer a few questions to find out whether you must pay tax on your rental income or not.

If the rental income is considered business income 

Read more about the tax return for self-employed persons (ENK).