DaveF1006
Expert Alumni

Deductions & credits

It depends. There is no income tax consequence for pulling out the equity for a refinance because it is considered a loan. However, you will not be eligible for a mortgage interest deduction on the amount you used for personal reasons because the loan was not used to make capital improvements to substantially improve your home. 

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