| Taxpayers can exclude up to $500,000 (on a joint return) of gain from the sale of a principal residence. To qualify, the taxpayer must have used the residence as their principal residence for at least two of the last five years. |
Limit on Home Sale Exclusion |
Mortgage interest |
Joint tax filers can deduct all the interest on a maximum of $1 million in mortgage debts secured by a first and second home, plus the interest paid on a maximum $100,000 in home equity loans. |
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If you use a portion of your home for business purposes, you may be able to take a home office deduction on your Federal tax return. You can take a deduction if you are self-employed or an employee.
Expenses that you may be able to deduct for business use of the home may include the business portion of real estate taxes, mortgage interest, rent, utilities, insurance, depreciation, painting and repairs. You can claim this deduction for the business use of a part of your home only if you use that part of your home regularly and exclusively:
Generally, the amount you can deduct depends on the percentage of your home that you used for business. Your deduction will be limited if your gross income from your business is less than your total business expenses. If you use a separate structure not attached to your home for an exclusive and regular part of your business, you can deduct expenses related to it. There are special rules for qualified daycare providers and for persons storing business inventory or product samples. If you are an employee, you have additional requirements to meet. The regular and exclusive business use must be for the convenience of your employer. Share:
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| Topic: Homes |