Question

I understand that the itemized deduction for mortgage insurance premiums expired and that it is no longer available after 2017.

I have a client who owns a three-family apartment building. He resides in one of the units. Can he deduct two-thirds of his mortgage insurance premiums against his rental income on Schedule E?

Answer

Your seemingly straightforward question has many twists to it.

Personal Residence Mortgage Insurance

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