Deductions & credits

as of right now, unless you use that HEL to buy, build or substantially improve the taxpayer’s home that secures the loan, it will not be deductible.....that being said, the standard deduction was raised substantially, many people that benefited from mortgage interest may not see that benefit any longer....as the standard deduction may end up being higher than many people's itemized deductions.
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