Due to the pandemic, May 17 is now the official federal tax day for individual taxpayers this year. Postponed from April 15, this new tax day provides a needed federal tax extension for many. If individuals need more time to complete their taxes, there’s nothing they have to do (like file a form) to qualify for the extension. It’s automatically available for them, and penalties and interest only apply after May 17.

A rental property might provide you with income, but you have to keep investing in it to save on long-term repairs and maintain high standards. As a landlord, you should plan to complete the following maintenance tips at least once a year. What better time than spring?

Allowing pets in rental properties comes with a lot of responsibilities but it also provides multiple benefits for pet-friendly landlords. If you’re looking to increase your pool of prospective renters and scale your rental portfolio, having a pet policy in place and adding it to the lease agreement is a smart solution and potentially a worthwhile investment.

We’ve compiled a list of the top 10 questions our users have prior to and while using the TenantCloud service and the answers (including links) in one place for your convenience.

The 2021 filing season poses another challenge for the taxpayers. However, understanding the new tax laws can help get the largest possible tax refund. Landlords are still eligible to claim many deductions regardless of pandemic-related financial hardship.

Once work from home policies were successfully implemented in many companies globally, cyber security became a point of concern. The remote network environment doesn’t always ensure data security and privacy, so employers need to go the extra mile to create a safe digital workplace regardless of employees’ location.

Spring has finally arrived! As a landlord, it’s not only a great time to enjoy the warmer weather, but also to ready your rental properties for the new season. While apartment complexes require less maintenance after the coldest months, single-family homes will definitely need your attention. 

Like many other aspects of life over this past year, the pandemic has altered the current tax season. As a landlord, you can claim a lot of deductions, so you should know the amount of the tax refund you can receive. But with all the new laws in place aimed at helping taxpayers through this rough patch, taxes feel more complex than usual.

Tax season began on February 12, 2021 and will last until the deadline of April 15, 2021. Though it’s possible the IRS may extend the filing deadline, it’s always best to complete the filing process in a timely manner.

Are you itching to get your tax return back? The IRS has been open for your tax filing since February 12, 2021, and you have until April 15 to submit it. With last year’s average return more than $2,500, this year may have a similar amount in store for you. To get your money as quickly as possible, e-file and select direct deposit.