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June 6, 2019
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2nd home interest

  • June 6, 2019
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We have paid off our home and now have no interest to deduct on it.  We also have an RV and a boat (with bed/head/cooking facilities) that we are currently paying interest on.  Can I deduct interest on the remaining two loans that we pay interest on? 

    Best answer by Marketstar

    Yes, per the IRS, a motorhome or a boat will be considered a qualified residence if it is one of the two residences chosen by the taxpayer to deduct mortgage interest. A qualified residence must include a sleeping space, a toilet, and cooking facilities.

    In addition, the loan must be secured by the vehicle/boat.

    To report mortgage interest in TurboTax Online

    • Click My Account (Top right of your screen).

    • Select Tools.

    • In the pop up window, select Topic Search.

    • In the search bar, type in mortgage interest

    • Highlight it and select GO, and follow the prompts.

    To deduct personal property taxes enter the same words in the search bar.


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    Employee
    June 6, 2019

    Yes, per the IRS, a motorhome or a boat will be considered a qualified residence if it is one of the two residences chosen by the taxpayer to deduct mortgage interest. A qualified residence must include a sleeping space, a toilet, and cooking facilities.

    In addition, the loan must be secured by the vehicle/boat.

    To report mortgage interest in TurboTax Online

    • Click My Account (Top right of your screen).

    • Select Tools.

    • In the pop up window, select Topic Search.

    • In the search bar, type in mortgage interest

    • Highlight it and select GO, and follow the prompts.

    To deduct personal property taxes enter the same words in the search bar.