PattiF
Expert Alumni

After you file

It does seems the some of the interest would be deductible since the initial reverse mortgage was for improvements. The interest on $100,000 would be deductible since that is the limit for home equity loans. 

 

An accountant might be the best person to determine the interest on that amount. A proportional amount would be $36,774. You would need to have documentation of the initial use of the funds if the IRS has any questions.

 

 

 

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