<prompt> Human: I split utilities amongst us all and charge a flat unchanging rent rate for each person individually so it doesnt change if one moves out or in. They write me a check each month and it goes towards the mortgage and utilities.Is this even income, or is counted as something else? Do I report it? How do I report it? Its 800 a month from the rent portion and theres more added for their share of utilities but its all one check.At a loss with this!Assistant: Are you the home owner or are you just forwarding the rent? If you own the property you need to report and pay taxes on the rental portion. If you are just collecting the rent and forwarding it to the landlord you dont need to report any of it tax wise.Human: I am the homeowner. How would I report this?  <response>: Uhoh, youre a landlord and its fairly complicated. I would have a CPA do it the first time. Youll want to be sure you claim the right deductions such as depreciation 