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Jun
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Is it Possible to Deduct Mortgage Interest?

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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) completely changed the US tax system. The last such change of this magnitude happened more than thirty years ago. Millions of Americans are now left wondering what they’re entitled to and which deductions are still valid.

One of the most widely taken deductions is the deduction for mortgage interest. The TCJA didn’t eliminate it, but major changes were made. Plus, as a result of other changes, many Americans will now be ineligible to use the mortgage interest deduction going forward.… Read the rest

Dec
2

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Tax Deductions For Mortgage Refinancing

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The largest tax deduction most people can claim on any type of mortgage is on the interest paid on the loan.

In most cases, mortgage refinance interest is tax-deductible, which means you can take it off your taxable income for that tax year.

But there are rules that apply.

Rules for Making Tax Deductions on Mortgage Interest

First of all, the loan must be on either your primary residence or a secondary residence. If you are taking the deduction on a second residence, this can’t be a rental property.… Read the rest

Dec
1

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How the Student Loan Interest Tax Deduction Works

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Student loan interest can quickly add up. That’s why the Federal government introduced the student loan interest tax deduction to help ordinary students out. If you made interest rate payments on your student loans during the tax year, you can deduct up to $2,500 in interest paid.

student loan interest tax deduction

If you happen to qualify for the 22% tax rate, you have the best deal because your maximum deduction is $550. A few hundred dollars in your wallet for doing very little sounds great, so how can you make sure that you claim the maximum deduction amount available to you?… Read the rest