Shared expense with a shared property personal/rental

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We rent out half of our home. However, several expenses will be shared because they affect the whole property. What is the best way to enter these transactions? I have a couple different ideas but I'm not sure which if any are best within Quicken. I'm running the latest Windows version of Business & Personal.

My Ideas.

  1. Enter in the rental area the expense and split the entry between expense accounts
  2. Enter into a non-rental account and split at end of year with journal entry.

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  • NotACPA
    NotACPA SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭
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    If you have to file Quarterly Estimated taxes, go with option 1.

    If not, 2 will work just as well.

    Really, a personal preference.

    Q user since February, 1990. DOS Version 4
    Now running Quicken Windows Subscription, Business & Personal
    Retired "Certified Information Systems Auditor" & Bank Audit VP

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  • NotACPA
    NotACPA SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭
    Answer ✓
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    If you have to file Quarterly Estimated taxes, go with option 1.

    If not, 2 will work just as well.

    Really, a personal preference.

    Q user since February, 1990. DOS Version 4
    Now running Quicken Windows Subscription, Business & Personal
    Retired "Certified Information Systems Auditor" & Bank Audit VP

  • rikinn55
    rikinn55 Unconfirmed, Member ✭✭
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    Thanks