I paid my mothers mortgage and real estate taxes last year. The house is in her name. Can I deduct the mortgage interest and property tax on my tax return?
Generally, you can deduct only taxes that are imposed on you. You can’t deduct the property taxes unless you are the legal owner of the property. You also can’t deduct the mortgage interest unless you’re legally liable for the loan. Your mother can’t deduct these expenses either, because she didn’t make the payments. Return to index . . .
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