If an interest only mortgage loans effect of my federal tax return?
I refinanced in 2008 to an interest only mortgage. I paid a lot more interest this year, but I’m always much less money back on my taxes.
I refinanced in 2008 to an interest only mortgage. I paid a lot more interest this year, but I’m always much less money back on my taxes.
Dear Sandy: Did you make more money last year? If you paid more interest with the same income and your with holding is the same your refund should be greater. If your refinance included points they are also deductible although on a refinance they must be amortized over the life of the loan. Try the free H&R Block calculator to verify your numbers.
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Errol Quinn Enrolled Agent Master Tax Advisor