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HeatherHallPWC
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February 12, 2022
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Do I need to claim owning a home if I'm on the mortgage and title but am NOT the one paying the mortgage and property taxes?

  • February 12, 2022
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I was added to the mortgage and title of my mom's home this year - the home was purchased by her in 1998 - but do not pay anything towards the house. Do I still need to say I "purchased a home" on my taxes?
Best answer by DanaB27

No, if you did not pay the mortgage and property tax then you cannot claim them on your tax return. Therefore, you can no to the "purchased a home" question.

 

 

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February 12, 2022

No, if you did not pay the mortgage and property tax then you cannot claim them on your tax return. Therefore, you can no to the "purchased a home" question.

 

 

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    February 12, 2022

    If your mom put you on the house, you need to get a written appraisal signed by a professional appraiser.

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