Since the property is jointly owned by both of you, the following tax rule apply:
- For unmarried couples and unrelated individuals, each person can only claim the portion of any expenses, such as mortgage interest or real estate taxes, that they actually paid
The basic rule that IRS follows is that you are entitled to claim the portion of the interest and taxes that you actually pay. Please view the following link: Claiming mortgage interest when home is co-owned
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