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.
Homeowners also may deduct interest paid on up to $ 100,000
of home equity debt, regardless of how they use the borrowed funds.
Under prior law, the deduction was limited to interest paid on the first $ 100,000
of home equity debt, regardless of how the proceeds were used.
The interest deduction on up to $ 100,000
of home equity debt will no longer be allowed under the new law.
This provision expires in 2026, when it reverts back to the previous cap of $ 100,000
of home equity debt.
Previously, consumers could deduct interest paid on up to $ 100,000
of home equity debt.
If your acquisition debt exceeds the $ 1 million limit, you can use up to $ 100,000
of home equity debt to extend the total deductible limit to $ 1.1 million.