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February 20, 2025
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My dad and I are co-owners of a property. I have the highest income and he decided to let me claim 100% of the deduction of the house. Is it doable for tax year 2024?

  • February 20, 2025
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Both names are on the form but only his SSN shows, we both pay for the loan
    Best answer by NCPERSON1

    Only the person that actually paid the interest can deduct it.  You can strategize at the beginning of the year who is going to make the payments and then deduct the interest, but you can't strategize at the end of the year. 

     

    and only those that are on the mortgage are eligible to deduct the interest. 

     

    first line of the "answer" from this FAQ:

     

    "To deduct taxes or interest on Schedule A (Form 1040), Itemized Deductions, you generally must be legally obligated to pay the expense and must have paid the expense during the year."

     

    https://www.irs.gov/faqs/itemized-deductions-standard-deduction/other-deduction-questions/other-deduction-questions-2

     

    @chitomata25 

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    NCPERSON1Answer
    February 20, 2025

    Only the person that actually paid the interest can deduct it.  You can strategize at the beginning of the year who is going to make the payments and then deduct the interest, but you can't strategize at the end of the year. 

     

    and only those that are on the mortgage are eligible to deduct the interest. 

     

    first line of the "answer" from this FAQ:

     

    "To deduct taxes or interest on Schedule A (Form 1040), Itemized Deductions, you generally must be legally obligated to pay the expense and must have paid the expense during the year."

     

    https://www.irs.gov/faqs/itemized-deductions-standard-deduction/other-deduction-questions/other-deduction-questions-2

     

    @chitomata25