Key takeaways from 4 Ways Home Ownership Can Reduce Your Tax Bill:
- As a homeowner, you are eligible for both a property tax and mortgage interest tax deduction.
- Business owners who own their home might qualify for the home office deduction.
- The Section 121 exclusion provides one of the largest tax benefits for individuals.
If you believe that wealth is built through equity and smart tax strategies, homeownership could be your keystone.
Delve into the world of tax advantages offered by the IRS for homeowners, as we unveil four key benefits of home ownership.
1. Property Tax
2. Mortgage Interest
- Principal – the total amount borrowed.
Although the principal payments are not deductible, interest payments are.
Even better, mortgage interest payments are often higher in the early years of mortgage payoff. For those who buy homes mid-career, this means you might receive a significant and useful tax-deduction during your highest earning years.
Now, before you start racking up debt for the tax write-off, keep in mind that not all mortgage interest is tax deductible. Mortgage interest is tax deductible if paid towards home acquisition debt up to $750,000 ($375,000 for single filers) on mortgages acquired after December 15, 2017.
For mortgages that exceed $750,000, tax deductible interest is prorated to only include interest paid on up to $750,000.
Mortgage interest on mortgages acquired before December 15, 2017 is tax deductible if paid towards home acquisition debt up to $1,000,000 ($500,000 for single filers).
Similar to property tax, mortgage interest is deducted on Form 1040, Schedule A.
Taxpayers who itemize their deductions can write-off qualified mortgage interest.
3. Home Office Deduction
To qualify for the deduction, you must:
- Regularly use part of your home exclusively for conducting business. For example, if you use an extra room to run your business, you can take a home office deduction for that extra room.
- Show that you use your home as your principal place of business. If you conduct business at a location outside of your home, but also use your home substantially and regularly to conduct business, you may qualify for a home office deduction.
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