The home mortgage interest deduction is a popular deduction within the US tax code. So, if you own a home, you can take advantage of the mortgage interest deduction to lower your tax bill. The IRS describes the home mortgage interest as any interest you pay on a loan secured by your home (main home or a second home). The loan can be a mortgage to buy your home or a second mortgage. However, there are some conditions that must be met in order for you to be eligible for the home mortgage interest deduction, such as- You must file Form 1040 or 1040-SR and itemize deductions on Schedule A. You must ensure that mortgage is a secured debt on a qualified home in which you have an ownership interest If you itemize deductions on Schedule A, then you can deduct qualified mortgage interest paid on a qualifying residence including your main home, or second home. Moreover, you must be legally responsible for repaying the loan to deduct the mortgage interest. According to the IRS, you can deduct al...
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