T776 expense categories

The CRA’s categories for reporting rental income and expenses on form T776, the Statement of Real Estate Rentals.

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Income

8141Gross rents
8230Other income

Expenses

8521Advertising — Listings, signage
8690Insurance — Property insurance premiums
8710Interest & bank charges — Mortgage interest only, not principal
8810Office expenses — Supplies, software
8860Professional fees — Legal, accounting
8871Management & administration fees — Condo fees commonly land here
8960Repairs & maintenance — Current expense vs. capital improvement
9060Salaries, wages & benefits
9180Property taxes
9200Travel
9220Utilities
9281Motor vehicle expenses — A single total; there is no mileage log yet
9270Other expensesInclude a description of the expense, as required by the CRA.

Common questions

8871

Condo fees

Commonly reported here rather than split across utilities and repairs.

8710

Mortgage payments

Only mortgage interest belongs on this line. Principal is the amount that repays the loan; it is not an expense or a capital addition on T776.

8960

Repairs and improvements

Work that restores the property is commonly a current expense. Work that improves it is commonly a capital addition, with its cost deducted over time.

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Nothing on this page is tax advice. The figures shown are worked examples, for record-keeping. Verify amounts against your records and consult a qualified tax professional.