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Leila Swanson purchased two neighbouring residential properties located on a golf course in the Okanagan region of BC. Both properties were purchase for the purpose

Leila Swanson purchased two neighbouring residential properties located on a golf course in the Okanagan region of BC. Both properties were purchase for the purpose of earning rental income. Property A is rented on a nightly basis and is fully furnished while Property B is a long term unfurnished rental property that is currently being rented for $2,200 per month on a 2-year lease ending in October of next year. The total rental revenue for the year for Property A was $55,925. The following information relates to the properties:

  • Both properties were acquired on the same date three years ago and each has an opening UCC balance of $465,000.
  • A new couch costing $3,000 was purchased for property A on January 1. The previous couch had sustained significant wear and tear and had to be disposed of without proceeds. Property A's existing furniture had an opening UCC balance of $35,000.
  • Leila performs the cleaning duties for property A between bookings. Cleaning supplies cost $25 per month.
  • The combined property taxes for the properties were $6,200 and were paid in July.
  • Property A is advertised on various websites and recreational magazines for a cost of $1,200 per year.
  • Utilities totalled $550 per month for both properties.
  • Minor repairs and maintenance totalled $3,750 for the year for the two properties.
  • The properties have a monthly fee of $250 each, paid to the community homeowners association that covers yard and garden maintenance as well as access to the community amenities, such as the fitness centre and tennis courts.
  • Mortgage payments related to the two properties total $3,800 monthly including principal repayments of $2,500.

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Determine the net rental income or loss that Leila will be required to include in her income for the 2021 taxation year. Show all your calculations.

Note: Round all amounts to the nearest dollar and ignore GST and provincial taxes. Show all steps in your calculations, even if the result is zero.

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