Mortgage Interest
Interest paid on up to $750,000 of the debt or up to $1,000,000 if the loan was in place prior to Dec. 16, 2017, can be fully deducted.
Property Tax
Up to $10,000 could be deducted for state and local taxes in 2024. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act raised this cap to $40,000 starting in 2025.
Home Equity Loan Interest
If you had an equity loan or line of credit, used to buy or build or substantially improve your home that secures the loan, that interest is deductible.
Home Sale Exclusion
When selling a home, if you lived in it for at least 2/5 years before selling, you can exclude up to $250,000 of the capital gain from the income, and $500,000 if Married Filing Jointly.
Energy Efficient Upgrades
The IRS now offers Home Energy Tax Credits, see the latest updates by the IRS:
Still Prefer to Rent?
Many argue that the savings on not having to maintain or upkeep is worth renting, along with the flexibility of moving as needed. Hard to decide given the interest rates today.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not meant to be financial or legal advice.
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