Landlords pay almost $7 billion a year more in tax than home owners, pushing rents higher
The Conversation · 7 May 2026

Landlords pay almost $7 billion a year more in tax than home owners, pushing rents higher

Up to 14% of what renters paid for housing in the past decade could have been due to taxes that don’t apply to owner-occupied homes, new estimates show.


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Landlords face nearly $7 billion more in taxes annually compared to homeowners, contributing to increased rental costs. This disparity suggests that up to 14% of renters' housing expenses over the past decade may be attributed to these taxes.


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