ThomasM125
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Investors & landlords

You can only deduct the mortgage interest and property taxes as itemized deductions when you aren't renting the property to make a profit. Since you aren't itemizing, you are not allowed to deduct the expenses. Here is an excerpt that addresses this issue from IRS Publication 527: IRS Publication 527

 

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