Can I Deduct The Cost Of Second Home?

by Bob
(Virginia)

Deducting The Cost of Second Home

Deducting The Cost of Second Home

I purchased a second home for personal use only. I got it at a certain price because it was not habitable.

I spent 21000 on things like roof, mold removal, ect. Is that expense deductible?

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Home Buying & Selling

My father is buying a house in Georgia he lives in Indiana. We can not get financed till March. The loan is thru his financial company as a back up of his bonds. So he isnt cashing them in. They are justing going to do a company loan on them. We are going to buy the house from my dad in March. Will he have to pay taxes on the money for selling the house? He is doing all this for us but since the house has to be in his name so we can get a FHA loan. Otherwise if my name is on it with his we can only get a 85% loan. So we are going to buy it from him and he is going to have it in his name. Thanks for the advise Rhonda

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Home Improvements

by Pam
(Springfield, Il)

I own two houses and if I sell one but the one I am moving into for retirement needs home improvement. If I use that money from the sell for the improvements needed, can I get a tax break or write off?

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Home Improvement Write Off Question

Hi,

I just put a new deck on my primary home. I am wondering if I can write off the materials and labor on this years return?


Hello,

Typically, you will only be able to use improvements of your personal residence to offset any gains at the time of sale as it would get added to your basis in the property.

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Home In An Irrevocable Trust

by Geneva
(IL)

I am a trustee of an irrevocable trust. The only thing the trust owns is the home I live in. I pay the property taxes for the home out of my personal account. Can I deduct the property taxes that I pay?

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Home Loss

Can I deduct the loss of my home from what it cost to build it and what I sold it for?

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Loss on Personal Residence
by: Anonymous

Hi,

You cannot deduct a loss on your tax return for a personal residence. You can deduct losses on property used for business.

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Home Office Deduction

by Brenda
(Georgia)

I have a home office in my home for multimedia but only earned $1200 last year. I also work from my home employed at a company also doing multimedia about 20 hours per week. I purchased a piece of equipment for my business and deducted it on the 8829. Can I deduct the ALL expenses for the business use of home (rent and utilities)under the itemized deductions for job expenses using the percentage of office space since the office space is used 100% for multimedia (even though self employed and employee) or do I have to divide those expenses?

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Home Owner

Me and my girlfriend bought a house in 2009 and got the first time homebuyers tax credit last year. the house is under both of our names. who claims it under the taxes this year? or do we both have to?

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Home Tax Credit Received Last Year.

by Travis
(Flagstaff AZ)

I received a tax credit last year for a "new home" purchase. My spouse is on orders to move to Maryland (ie an officer) This will mean the home does not stay as our primary home for the "3" years, but we intend to keep the home and rent it... Since she is on orders to move does that exempt us having to pay back the credit?

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Non-business Window Energy Property Tax Credit
by: Stephanie

The 2017 energy credit for windows, doors and skylights that earn the ENERGY STAR save energy status, and improve comfort and help protect the environment are..

Tax Credit Amount: 10% of the cost, up to $500, but windows are capped at $200. (This does not include installation)

Requirements
Must be ENERGY STAR certified.

You do not have to replace ALL of the windows, doors and skylights in your home to qualify for the credit.

It also doesn't have to be a replacement either. You can install a new window where there wasn't one previously such as an addition.

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Energy credits
by: Anonymous

How much can I get on an energy credit for replacing my windows?

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Mobile Home Taxes

I filed last year using turbo tax, I wasn't able to put information in about buying my home because it asked for a mortgage, and I paid cash. the home I bought is a 1999 mobile home. do i get any kind of a deductible for it and where do I put on this year's taxes?

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ash Purchase of a Mobile Home
by: BB

Yes, you may be eligible for certain deductions related to your mobile home purchase, even if you paid cash. Look into claiming the home mortgage interest deduction, which could apply to the interest paid on a loan used to buy, build, or improve the home. Additionally, check if you qualify for any state-specific or energy-efficient home credits. For accurate advice tailored to your situation, it's recommended to consult with a tax professional.

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Home Taxes

I have a house that I pay mortgage on every month. The house is not in my name. Can I claim the taxes on the house when I file my taxes?

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Mortgage Interest and Property Ownership
by: BB

To claim the mortgage interest deduction on your taxes, you typically need to be the legal owner of the property. If the house is not in your name, you may not qualify for this deduction. However, if you are making mortgage payments on behalf of the property owner, it's advisable to consult with a tax professional to explore any potential tax implications or alternative deductions based on your specific situation.

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Mexican Home

My dad Gave me a House in Mexico. I sold it for 175,000 US dollars . I paid the 30% Mexican taxes do i have to pay taxes in the US?

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Office Space At Home

by P. T.
(KS)

I work from home using a bedroom as my office space. In the room is my desk, desk top computer, monitor, filing cabinet, 2 printers (One is an all in one printer), desk light and all necessary items for keeping records and doing my computer work. I work as a secret shopper which requires me to use my designated office space 8 to 10 hour a day, 7 days a week on my computer inputting data, answering e-mails form companies and checking for future jobs with several companies. I did this full time in 2010. Can I claim on my income tax the electricity for my office space even though it used to be one of my children's bedrooms 7 years ago?

Thank you for your help,


P.

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Retail Sales From Home

I just started selling some retail at home, I hope to sell about 10,000 for the year. Do I have to charge taxes on the items and do I need to send in the taxes to the government? If I do, how do I go about doing that?
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Stay At Home Mom

I only worked one month this year but was on disability for one month after having my daughter can i still claim her as a dependent?

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