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March 3, 2023
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Deductibility of interest on Primary Residence HELOC when used for purchase of an investment property which will have taxable income

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I would like to use the HELOC on my primary residence to purchase an investment property. I will have taxable income in the investment property. I think, under the interest tracing rule, I would be allowed to deduct the HELOC interest on Schedule E for that investment property. Am I correct in my understanding? I will appreciate your comment.

    Best answer by mglauner

    Yes, if you used your HELOC to purchase Rental Property, you can deduct the full amount of Mortgage Interest as a Rental Expense on Schedule E.

     

    Don't include that mortgage interest on Schedule A as an Itemized Deduction, in that case.

     

    Click this link for more info on Using HELOC to Purchase Rental Property. 

     

     

     

     

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    mglaunerAnswer
    March 3, 2023

    Yes, if you used your HELOC to purchase Rental Property, you can deduct the full amount of Mortgage Interest as a Rental Expense on Schedule E.

     

    Don't include that mortgage interest on Schedule A as an Itemized Deduction, in that case.

     

    Click this link for more info on Using HELOC to Purchase Rental Property. 

     

     

     

     

    mpsingh08Author
    March 3, 2023

    Hi Marilyn,

     

    Thanks for such a prompt response and very clear guidance.

     

    I noted you are an "Employee Tax Expert". Does that mean you are an employee of Intuit/TurboTax? Just curious.

     

    Kind regards,

    Mahendra Singh

    March 3, 2023

    Yes, Marilyn is an employee of Intuit/TurboTax.

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