shannahan
Mar 8, 2009, 09:03 PM
My brother and I inherited farm property in Ohio in 2008 that was owned by our mother, who lived in Florida.  For many years, she had been renting the property out to a company that runs a farm on the land.  I also live in Florida and have no involvement with the farm whatsoever other than now my brother and I receive rent from it.  I received a 1099-MISC for my portion of the rent.  How do I report this income on my federal tax return?  Do I use Form 4835 and report it on line 6 (other income)?  Or do I just report it as regular rent?  Does it even matter that the rent came from a farm operator?  If so, why does it make a difference?