Schedule E Tax Prep
HostFi automatically maps your expenses to IRS Schedule E line items, making tax filing straightforward.
Pro feature — Schedule E tax prep is available on Pro and Business plans.
How It Works
Every expense category in HostFi corresponds to a specific Schedule E line:
| Category | Schedule E Line |
|---|---|
| Cleaning & Maintenance | Line 8 — Cleaning and Maintenance |
| Insurance | Line 9 — Insurance |
| Management Fees | Line 11 — Management Fees |
| Mortgage Interest | Line 12 — Mortgage Interest |
| Repairs | Line 14 — Repairs |
| Taxes | Line 16 — Taxes |
| Utilities | Line 17 — Utilities |
| Depreciation | Line 18 — Depreciation |
| Supplies / Other | Line 22 — Other Expenses |
Viewing Your Tax Summary
- Go to Tax in the sidebar
- Select a tax year
- View per-property Schedule E breakdown
Each property shows:
- Line 5 — Rents Received (your total revenue for that property)
- All expense line items with totals
- Total deductions
- Net rental income
Tips
- Review your expense categories regularly to make sure they’re mapped correctly
- The tax summary is a guide for filing — always consult a tax professional for your specific situation
- Export the data to share with your accountant
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