Tax Benefits for Homeowners
Generally, home mortgage interest is any interest you pay on a loan secured by your home (main home or a second home). The loan
may be a mortgage to buy your home, a second mortgage, a line of credit, or a home equity loan. In most cases you will be able to deduct
all of your home mortgage interest. (See
www.irs.gov - Publication 936 for more information)
Home Office
You may deduct expenses related to the business use of part of your home.
(See
www.irs.gov - Publication 587 for more information)
Moving Expense
Deduction of certain moving expenses is permissible under certain conditions.
(See
www.irs.gov - Publication 521 for more information)
Property Taxes
Deductible real estate taxes are generally any state, local, or foreign taxes on real property. You can deduct real estate taxes imposed on you. You must have paid them either at settlement or closing, or
to a taxing authority (either directly or through an escrow account) during the year. (See
www.irs.gov - Topic 503 for more information)
Mortgage Tax Credit
The mortgage interest credit is intended to help lower-income individuals afford home ownership. If you qualify, you can claim the credit
each year for part of the home mortgage interest you pay. (See
www.irs.gov - Publication 530)
Home Mortgage Points
The term "points" is used to describe certain charges paid to obtain a home mortgage. Points may be deductible as home mortgage interest, if you
itemize deductions. If you can deduct all of the interest on your mortgages, you may be able to deduct all of the points paid on the mortgage. For information on deducting iterest,
refer to
www.iris.gov - Topic 504.