Tax Allowance on Rental Income.

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Can anyone help please, if a rental property is owned by two people 50 50. Would each owner be allowed to claim tax relief of £1000 each, or will the allowance of £1000 be split 50 50.
Thanks

[jpkeates]

It's £1,000 each.

Most landlords don't use this though, because it's rare for income from a rental property to be low enough to qualify,

[Gordon999]

The property allowance is a tax exemption of up to £1,000 a year for individuals with income from land or property.

If you own a property jointly with others, you’re each eligible for the £1,000 allowance against your share of the gross rental income.

If your annual gross property income is £1,000 or less, you will not need to tell HMRC, unless you cannot use the allowances. If it’s higher, you’ll need to declare your property income.

You cannot deduct more than the amount of your income and create a loss.

You must tell HMRC if you have:

• gross property income over £1,000 up to £2,500 - contact HMRC
• property income over £2,500 - register for Self Assessment

If you have two businesses and claim the property allowance in one business you may not claim actual expenses in respect of the other business.

You cannot use this allowance on income from letting a room in your own home under the Rent a Room Scheme.