For me, it doesn't seem logical to tax imputed rent but not any other capital good that saves you money from renting the equivalent good. If you own a car, why not tax the imputed income (net of purchase costs) from not having to rent a car?
If you own sports equipment, should you be taxed on the imputed income you could have gotten from renting it out?
If you own sports equipment, should you be taxed on the imputed income you could have gotten from renting it out?
If you're married ...