Previously, a homeowner was able to
deduct mortgage interest paid on the first $ 1 million of acquisition debt, plus interest on up to $ 100,000 of home equity debt.
But the changes could drastically affect Illinois residents
who deduct mortgage interest and property taxes when they file their federal income taxes.
Assume you buy a condo in 2008; decide to rent it out in 2011; make a subsection 45 (2) election in tax year 2011 to avoid the deemed disposition; declare any rental income; don't claim CCA; and
possibly deduct mortgage interest / maintenance fees on your claim.
There are tax advantages beyond
just deducting the mortgage interest (which is a big one)-- you can also claim depreciation, and many of the expenses associated with managing and maintaining the property become business expenses, also reducing your taxable income
A potential homeowner isn't going to know how much will be saved by
deducting mortgage interest versus the amount of property tax being paid until a house is purchased and the loan is completed.
Which is why more than a few Canadian homeowners get a wee bit jealous when we hear about how our American neighbours can
deduct their mortgage interest off their income each year for a great income tax deduction.
Although they often do not take advantage of the full tax benefits of their property by itemizing, most homeowners can
deduct mortgage interest for loans under $ 1 million; property taxes paid during the year, but not those placed in escrow for the future; any points paid to lower the mortgage interest rate; and interest on home equity loans or credit lines up to $ 100,000.
In addition to your primary tax benefits
of deducting mortgage interest and property tax each year, there are other homeowner tax benefits for home buyers to be aware of, such as:
From
deducting mortgage interest payments to earning money back on the funds invested into energy - efficient appliances, owning a home has a wide variety of ways in which tax benefits can be enjoyed.
So if you refinanced a loan with 15 years remaining for a 30 - year loan with lower payments, you can only
deduct the mortgage interest paid on the new loan for 15 years.
Vermont follows federal guidelines for itemized deductions, which means owners can
deduct mortgage interest when paying their state income taxes, as well.
Under the Administration's tax plan, that advantage goes away almost entirely because she can
only deduct her mortgage interest and charitable contributions Without the option to deduct real estate taxes, state and local taxes, and mortgage insurance premiums, her net tax advantage over taking the standard deduction falls to a little more than $ 150.