Form 4835, Farm Rental Income and Expenses, is used by landowners or sub-lessors who receive farm rental income based on crop or livestock shares and who do not materially participate in the operation or management of the farm. The form is used to report farm rental income and related expenses arising from a crop-share or livestock-share rental arrangement.
Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Income and Form 4835
If you receive income related to Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) programs as part of a crop-share or livestock-share rental arrangement, the income is generally reported as farm rental income on Form 4835.
The reporting of CCC-related amounts depends on the nature of the payment, the rental arrangement, and whether the income is attributable to your share of farm production.
Important IRS Rule
- Form 4835 is used only by landowners or sub-lessors who do not materially participate in the farming operation.
- Income reported on Form 4835 is generally based on production shares, such as crops, livestock, grain, or other agricultural commodities received as rent.
- Income reported on Form 4835 is generally not subject to self-employment tax.
- If you materially participate in the farming operation, farm income and expenses are generally reported on Schedule F (Form 1040) rather than Form 4835.
Gross Farm Rental Income
Part I of Form 4835 is used to report gross farm rental income received from production-based rental arrangements.
Gross farm rental income may include:
- Crop-share income.
- Livestock-share income.
- Agricultural commodities received as rent.
- Other income attributable to the rental farming activity.
Total gross farm rental income is reported in Part I of Form 4835.
Expenses and Net Income
Part II of Form 4835 is used to report deductible expenses related to the farm rental activity.
Common deductible expenses may include:
- Property taxes.
- Insurance.
- Repairs and maintenance.
- Conservation expenses.
- Interest.
- Rent, lease payments, and other ordinary and necessary expenses related to the rental activity.
Net farm rental income or loss is determined by subtracting allowable expenses from gross farm rental income.
Passive Activity Rules
- A net loss reported on Form 4835 may be subject to the passive activity loss limitations.
- If required, Form 8582, Passive Activity Loss Limitations, may be used to determine the allowable loss deduction.
Additional Reporting Considerations
- Income reported on Form 4835 generally flows to Schedule E (Form 1040).
- Landowners who receive fixed cash rent rather than a share of production generally report the rental income on Schedule E rather than Form 4835.
Source:
Form 4835 (2025) - Instructions
Disclaimer: Always verify details with the current year’s Federal or State Department of Revenue Forms and Instructions. Tax laws and forms may change annually. For complex situations, consult a CPA or tax attorney.