If a tenant pays an expense normally paid by the taxpayer (landlord)in lieu of rent (or the full rent),that expense is not considered part of rental income to the taxpayer.

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Final Answer : False, Explanation :  When a tenant pays an expense that is normally the responsibility of the landlord, this payment is considered part of the rental income for the landlord for tax purposes.

If a tenant pays an expense normally paid by the taxpayer (landlord)in lieu of rent (or the full rent),that expense is not considered part of rental income to the taxpayer.

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