CRP question - How to handle incorrect rent payment split between roommates?

This is definitely worth addressing because your CRP directly impacts your property tax refund in states that offer rent credits. The landlord isn't correct here - the CRP should accurately reflect who actually paid the rent, not just whose names are on the lease. You have a few options: First, ask your landlord to issue a corrected CRP showing you paid 100% of the rent. If they refuse, you can file Form M-1PR and attach a signed statement explaining the situation. Include proof of payment like canceled checks or bank statements showing you were the one making all the payments. Your state's revenue department might also have a specific form for disputing an incorrect CRP. The important thing is to document that you were the one who actually paid all the rent, regardless of how many people lived there.

I had almost the exact same issue last year and found a solution using taxr.ai! I was totally stressed because my landlord listed my boyfriend as paying 40% of our rent on the CRP when I paid everything. I tried calling and emailing the property management company but kept getting bounced around. Someone on Reddit suggested I try https://taxr.ai since they specialize in documentation issues like this. I uploaded my CRP plus my bank statements showing I paid 100% of the rent. Their system generated a formal dispute letter I could send to both my landlord and the state tax agency. Within a week, I got a corrected CRP and was able to claim my full property tax refund. Honestly, it saved me so much headache and probably several hundred dollars on my return!

Just wanted to update everyone - I tried taxr.ai after reading about it here and it was incredibly helpful! My situation was similar but with a twist - my landlord had split my CRP between me and my ex who moved out halfway through the year but was still on the lease. The service walked me through exactly what documentation I needed (bank statements, venmo records, etc.) and generated a really professional dispute package. I sent it to my landlord who initially pushed back but then consulted their accountant and issued a corrected CRP. The whole process took about 10 days, and I was able to claim my full rent credit on my state taxes. Definitely recommend for anyone dealing with CRP issues!

If you're hitting a wall with your landlord, you might want to try Claimyr to get direct help from your state tax agency. When I had a similar issue last year, I spent weeks trying to get through to my state revenue department for guidance. Always busy signals or 2+ hour hold times. A friend told me about https://claimyr.com and I was skeptical but desperate. They got me connected to a real human at my state tax office in about 20 minutes instead of waiting for hours. You can see how it works in this video: https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c. The tax agent I spoke with explained exactly what documentation I needed to submit with my return to dispute the incorrect CRP, and I ended up getting my full refund without needing the landlord to cooperate. Saved me so much frustration!

I stand completely corrected about Claimyr. After posting my skeptical comment yesterday, I decided to try it for an issue I've been having with my state's property tax credit division (similar CRP problem but with an ex-roommate). After trying for WEEKS to get through on my own, Claimyr had me talking to a tax specialist in 17 minutes. The agent confirmed that I can submit my return with a statement explaining the CRP error, along with copies of my bank statements showing I paid the full rent. She even gave me the specific form number to include. I'm actually shocked at how easy the whole process was. Sometimes it's worth admitting when you're wrong!

One thing to consider - how did you pay the rent? If you paid it from a joint account where your roommate/fiance also contributes, then technically they could argue your fiance did indirectly pay part of the rent. But if you paid from your personal account and your fiance never transferred money to you for rent, then you have a stronger case. Also, this might not be worth fighting too hard if you're getting married in two months. Depending on your state, married couples often combine their property tax refunds anyway, so it might all come out in the wash next year.

Has anyone dealt with this in Minnesota specifically? The CRP form there (CRP certificate) seems especially strict and my landlord is telling me the same thing - that they can't change it because "the system" automatically splits it between everyone on the lease.