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Level 3
posted Mar 3, 2023 11:52:47 AM

Deductibility of interest on Primary Residence HELOC when used for purchase of an investment property which will have taxable income

I would like to use the HELOC on my primary residence to purchase an investment property. I will have taxable income in the investment property. I think, under the interest tracing rule, I would be allowed to deduct the HELOC interest on Schedule E for that investment property. Am I correct in my understanding? I will appreciate your comment.

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Expert Alumni
Mar 3, 2023 12:13:22 PM

Yes, if you used your HELOC to purchase Rental Property, you can deduct the full amount of Mortgage Interest as a Rental Expense on Schedule E.

 

Don't include that mortgage interest on Schedule A as an Itemized Deduction, in that case.

 

Click this link for more info on Using HELOC to Purchase Rental Property. 

 

 

 

 

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Expert Alumni
Mar 3, 2023 12:13:22 PM

Yes, if you used your HELOC to purchase Rental Property, you can deduct the full amount of Mortgage Interest as a Rental Expense on Schedule E.

 

Don't include that mortgage interest on Schedule A as an Itemized Deduction, in that case.

 

Click this link for more info on Using HELOC to Purchase Rental Property. 

 

 

 

 

Level 3
Mar 3, 2023 2:42:28 PM

Hi Marilyn,

 

Thanks for such a prompt response and very clear guidance.

 

I noted you are an "Employee Tax Expert". Does that mean you are an employee of Intuit/TurboTax? Just curious.

 

Kind regards,

Mahendra Singh

Expert Alumni
Mar 3, 2023 3:41:17 PM

Yes, Marilyn is an employee of Intuit/TurboTax.