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June 3, 2019
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Can i claim deduction from first home mortgage payments using withdrawn ira funds

  • June 3, 2019
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Best answer by MargaretL

Well... you can claim a deduction for the mortgage interest on the home - but not the actual mortgage payments- since you paid it, and it doesn't matter where the money comes from.

As to the actual IRA withdrawal... you are not asking about this, but I would like to not this anyway...If the IRA withdrawal is an early distribution, you may be subject to additional tax penalty of 10% on the early distribution unless certain exceptions apply... buying your first home is an exception to this penalty. You should have received form 1099-R - be sure to enter the form exactly as it appears and answer follow up questions; you will be asked about your IRA contributions and the exception. The tax treatment will apply based on your answers.

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MargaretL
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June 3, 2019

Well... you can claim a deduction for the mortgage interest on the home - but not the actual mortgage payments- since you paid it, and it doesn't matter where the money comes from.

As to the actual IRA withdrawal... you are not asking about this, but I would like to not this anyway...If the IRA withdrawal is an early distribution, you may be subject to additional tax penalty of 10% on the early distribution unless certain exceptions apply... buying your first home is an exception to this penalty. You should have received form 1099-R - be sure to enter the form exactly as it appears and answer follow up questions; you will be asked about your IRA contributions and the exception. The tax treatment will apply based on your answers.

  1. Federal Taxes
  2. Wages and Income
  3. Scroll down to Retirement Plans and Social Security
  4. Select IRA, 401(k), Pension Plans (1099-R)