2018 Pass through income deduction

[NA N Keith]

Can schedule E rental real estate income qualify as pass through income for 2018? My other IRS 1040 income sources are only interest/dividends, retirement income, & cap gains. No wage income.

[Logan Allec]

@NA N Keith In order to qualify your rental activities have to be considered a "trade or business," which the IRS has conveniently never defined for us.  I would just be as active as you are comfortable with in your rentals and make sure you document your activity.

I have no idea whatsoever about your situation but given that you don't have any W-2 or other business income you may qualify as a real estate professional if you spend more than 750 hours a year on your rentals.

Check with your tax adviser.