How to Declare Rental Income in Turkey in 2026
💰 How to Declare Rental Income in Turkey in 2026
The tax declaration period for property owners in Turkey is now open. There are two ways to reduce taxable rental income:
1️⃣ Fixed Expenses (Götürü gider)
The government automatically deducts 15% of your income without the need for receipts.
✔️ Simple and fast to apply.
2️⃣ Actual Expenses (Gerçek gider)
You can deduct real expenses, including repairs, insurance, property tax, and other costs, provided you have supporting documents.
📎 receipts required
📌 How to Choose
- If your expenses are less than 15%, the fixed method is more advantageous.
- If your expenses exceed 15%, it’s better to use actual expenses.
⚠️ Important: Once you choose the fixed method, you can switch to actual expenses only after 2 years.
⚖️ Fixed vs Actual – at a glance
- ✔️ Götürü (15% fixed) — no receipts, simple, best for low expenses.
- 📋 Gerçek (actual) — need invoices, better if expenses >15%.
🗓️ The declaration period is open now — choose your method wisely to optimize your rental income tax.
