Wednesday, December 16, 2009

What are the different tax benefits that I can claim from my house payments?

Can you guys list different income tax benefits that I can claim from my house payments? How can I deduct that from taxable income? All formulas for calculating taxes are welcome.


Hello, I recommend checking with your CPA, but the following is an example of the tax benefits for homeownership. John & Jane Home buyer purchase a home costing $150,000, and pay property taxes of $3,000 per year. Some deductions previously not used due to taking standard deduction may now be available. Example รข€“ charitable donations True effect can be seen by comparing tax effects: Adjusted Gross Income Standard Deduction $ 125,000 Itemized Deductions$ 125,000 Deduction Standard Deduction (10,000) Itemized Deductions(15,527) Income Tax Standard Deduction 20,480 Itemized Deductions19,098 Withholding Standard Deduction (21,500) Itemized Deductions (21,500) Refund/(Amount Due) Standard Deduction $ 1,020 Itemized Deductions $ 2,402 First Year net annual tax savings $ 1,382 Over the life of the loan, the tax savings can be substantial. The higher your marginal tax rate, and the higher the loan amount, the greater the savings! Net effect: It puts money in your pocket! The tax savings can help defray the cost of the home.

The govt promoted home loan and in the new income tax code wants to eliminate benefits. it is fair.?
the governement allowed all sorts of benefits on home loans and now in the new income tax code, it is to be eliminated. is it fair. how do you take it. besides all financial benefits including pensionary benefits are to be taxed. where is the incentive. there is no meaning for welfare savings. should not the home loan benefit be continued to promote housing sector.

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