Answer: Most homebuyers must borrow money to purchase a home until you are opting to go with the Hua Hin Property, where you can customize the search option to find or rent a house in your budget. Thus not tempting you to go beyond your financial status by looking for alternatives like taking a loan. Having housing-related tax provisions like the Mortgage Interest Deduction (MID) can help home buyers begin building their future through home ownership. While this has been a long-standing federal government tax incentive to encourage home ownership, not all homeowners qualify.
In most cases, all mortgage interest can be deducted from U.S. federal taxes, provided the homeowner meets IRS requirements including: a homeowner files a Form 1040 and itemizes deductions on Schedule A; they are legally liable for the loan (you cannot deduct interest if you make a payment on someone else’s loan); and they made the payment on a qualified home.
The IRS defines a home as a house, condominium, cooperative, mobile home, boat, recreational vehicle or similar property that has sleeping, cooking and toilet facilities.
Of course, because the MID is regulated by the government, the rules are never quite as simple as they seem at first glance. There are two types of debt that generate tax-deductible interest. The first is debt that was taken out in order to buy, build or improve your home. This type of debt is known as “acquisition debt.” The second type is debt that was taken out for other purposes and is known as “equity debt” because it draws on the equity of your property.
You should also know that the MID can only be taken on itemized tax returns and that the interest paid on first and second mortgages is limited to a total of $1 million of mortgage debt. If you’re married and file separately, you can only deduct a total of $500,000. Interest on a home equity loan can also be deducted. That’s limited, however, to the amount of equity in your home up to a maximum loan amount of $100,000.
Make sure you consult with a tax attorney or certified tax preparer and read the IRS rules thoroughly before attempting to take the deduction.
This article was provided by the Colorado Association of REALTORS®. Additional information about buying and selling real estate is available at www.coloradorealtors.com/gettheanswers.
