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- From: ebupaf@ebu.ericsson.se (Pat Fargo 6266)
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- Subject: Re: are mortgage points tax-deductible?
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- Date: 23 Dec 92 14:06:58 GMT
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- Well, having just bought my seventh home last May, and
- having been audited by the IRS over four times, I thought
- I should respond to this one. This has always been a problem
- for the IRS. Even if you call an IRS agent, you may get two
- answers. However, if you read the form A/B itemized deductions,
- you will see wording that implies you MAY deduct points. Points
- are really pre-paid interest, and mortgage interest is deductable.
- I have claimed all of the points on a re-finance also. You may not
- deduct fees to get the mortgage (non-reocurring). Only taxes and
- interest are deductible. However, when you sell your home, you should
- file a form 2105 (I think) Sale or Exchange or Principle Residence form.
- On this form you establish the basis for your capital gains from property.
- Each time you sell/buy, you re-compute your base. The higher the base, the
- less capital gains. All realestate fees, home repairs to sell your home,
- home improvements, offset this base upward.
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- Patrick A. Fargo Ericsson Business Communication
- Anaheim, California
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