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Home ownership tax benefits

Taxpayers can exclude up to $500,000 (on a joint return) of gain from the sale of a principal residence. To qualify, the taxpayer must have used the residence as their principal residence for at least two of the last five years.

Limit on Home Sale Exclusion

Mortgage interest

Joint tax filers can deduct all the interest on a maximum of $1 million in mortgage debts secured by a first and second home, plus the interest paid on a maximum $100,000 in home equity loans.
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Tax Terminology

At-risk rules

  • Rules limiting loss deductions to cash investments and personal liability notes. An exception for real estate treats certain nonrecourse commercial loans as amounts "at risk."

Home Ownership

Tax tips, advice, help, and benefits of home ownership and business use of home.

Home Improvements

Capital expenditures, such as home improvements, are typically not tax deductible on your Federal tax return. However, a home improvement may qualify as a income tax deductible medical expense if the main purpose of the expense is to provide medical benefits.
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Home Ownership

Buying a home is a great way to reduce your income tax. The qualified mortgage interest you pay and your real estate taxes are both deductible for income tax purposes.
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Business Use of Home

If you use a portion of your home for business purposes, you may be able to take a home office deduction on your Federal tax return. You can take a deduction if you are self-employed or an employee.
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Points

Points, sometimes also called a "discount point", are a form of pre-paid interest. One point equals one percent of the loan amount. Points may also be called loan origination fees, maximum loan charges, or loan discount.
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