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What is better - a tax deduction for mortgage on a rental or primary residence?
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How does mortgage interest effect your taxes?
With certain limits, interest paid on the mortgage for your primary home is a deduction against your taxable income, IF YOU ITEMIZE. (Which the size of this deduction alone is the main thing that makes most people better off itemizing than taking the standard deduction).
As a cosigner who has been paying the loan for the debtor can you claim the payments as tax deduction?
Your in a tricky realm here: Only the interest you pay on YOUR home mortgage is deductible....so if you want to claim it as a deduction under that, it better be your residence (already deducting another mortgage could make it obvious). But I'm thinking - If there is an agreement between you and the primary that makes him in debt to you for the amount, AND you can show there is no chance of collecting on that debt...than you MAY have a personal bad debt deduction...which has a number of complexities...but perhaps something to review with legal/accounting consultant more.
Is it possible to get a mortgage on a second home that includes enough money to pay off the mortgage on the first house?
You could take out a mortgage on a second home to payoff the mortgage on your primary residence if you have sufficient equity. I guess the question would be, why would you want to do that? Generally, you are going to get better terms on a mortgage for an owner occupied residence vs. a 2nd home all else being equal.
Can senior citizen home owner file taxes on home repair when there is no mortgage?
Whether there is a mortgage or not, home repairs are generally not a tax deduction. CERTAIN home repairs for improving energy efficiency of a home (insulation, better windows, etc) MAY be eligible for a tax credit (better than a deduction). However, you really need a tax advisor.
Can a mortgage debt from foreclosure be leined against a vacation home?
The answers on this depend greatly on the state the home is in, whether or not the home that was foreclosed was an investment or primary residence, and what type of mortgage debt you're referring to. If you can clarify these points I will be better able to answer your question. No matter what the answer, no lien can be placed on your other property without a court judgment. Whether or not the mortgage company can take you to court over the debt is what depends on the facts mentioned above.
Can a borrower refinance a mortgage for a non-primary residence?
Yes you can refinance a non owner occupied property. The rates are higher than a primary home as the bank view it as more of a risk and there are separate guidelines for the bank. Best bet is to contact a representative to better assist you with a quote to confirm it would be a benefit. Veronica Rodrigues Voyage Home Loans
Your son is going to take over paying your mortgage Can he deduct the interest on his taxes Does his name have to be on the loan the title both or neither?
Again - he can't just pay a mortgage on anyones house and claim the deduction...it has to be his residence. Then if he is paying it, on the title or not, there are court cases saying that basically he paid the interest to you and you paid the mortgage. But again...you better be able to prove it is his home.An interest deduction is generally not allowed if the taxpayer's liability is not primary and direct.. There is an exception to this general rule that allows a taxpayer to deduct interest he pays on a mortgage if he is the legal or equitable owner of the property, even though he is not directly or personally liable on the bond or note secured by the mortgage. The effect of this exception is to permit the deduction of interest in situations when the taxpayer-borrower is not personally liable on a mortgage of property that is used as security for a loan made to the taxpayer. The Tenth Circuit has stated that the concept of equitable title to realty for this purpose is generally limited to two situations: when legal title to property is held by a trustee, in which case equitable title is said to be in the beneficiary; and when real estate has been sold under a contract for deed with legal title retained by the seller until the purchase price is totally paid, in which case its purchaser is said to be the equitable owner during the payoff period.
Should i use itemized deduction or standard deduction?
When it comes to reducing your tax burden, itemizing deductions may be the way to go. The standard deduction is certainly easier, and might be a better option if you have a simple tax situation or don't own a home. If you have numerous itemized deductions such as mortgage interest, charitable contributions, etc., it may make sense for you to itemize your deductions instead of using the standard deduction for your tax filing status. If you itemize and it totals over the standard deduction then itemizing is the way to go or the other way around if the standard deduction is larger.
If your name is on a property deed but you never were listed on the mortgage or applied for the mortgage can the mortgage company legally pursue you if the property goes into foreclosure?
You will need to check with your individual state laws. Generally, if you were only added to title via "QUIT CLAIM" they can not come after you for the mortgage liability. If you are not on the mortgage, you are not on the loan. However the property will still be gone. Unfortunately there is more to it that just having your name on the mortgage. I am personally aware of a couple who list the husband (because he had better credit history/score) as the sole holder of the mortgage, however when the payments fell behind and the mortgage went into default the bank came after BOTH the husband and the wife and attached the debt to her although her name was NOT on the mortgage. The stated reason was that legally she was obligated for the debt because she occupied the property with him and it was listed as their primary residence. This may not be legal, however when they went to an attorney, he suggested that the best he could do was to request that the mortgage company remove her name as a "courtesy" and there would be no guarantee of this. Do not be surprised if you are attached to the mortgage and are negatively effected (i.e. credit history/score) although you were not on the loan, especially it is your primary residence. Even if you fight to be removed (this will require intervention from a lawyer) and are successful however the damage had already been done and her credit had been effected.
Does joint custody with equal parenting time necessitate a primary residence to be ordered by judges in divorce cases?
no, but there's a better form of it. see link below
Can I refinance my mortgage taking my ex husband off while adding a different person who has better credit than me?
The owners of the property must sign the mortgage so the lender can take possession by foreclosure in the case of a default. Any co-signer should be fully informed that they will be responsible for paying the mortgage if the primary borrower defaults.The owners of the property must sign the mortgage so the lender can take possession by foreclosure in the case of a default. Any co-signer should be fully informed that they will be responsible for paying the mortgage if the primary borrower defaults.The owners of the property must sign the mortgage so the lender can take possession by foreclosure in the case of a default. Any co-signer should be fully informed that they will be responsible for paying the mortgage if the primary borrower defaults.The owners of the property must sign the mortgage so the lender can take possession by foreclosure in the case of a default. Any co-signer should be fully informed that they will be responsible for paying the mortgage if the primary borrower defaults.
What is the purpose of IRS schedule A?
Schedule A of the 1040 individual tax return is where a taxpayer will list itemized expenses if they wish to itemize. The 1040 tax return allows taxpayers the option of taking a standard deduction or to use the amount listed on their Schedule A (Itemized Expenses). Less and less people use Schedule A as the standard deduction is increased every year. With low mortgage rates most people no longer have enough itemized expenses to exceed the standard deduction. Since you can use either the standard deduction or the itemized expenses, you want to take the one that allows you to reduce your taxable income the most. This has left more and more people better off to take the standard deduction.
