Solved: Re: 2-family house 1098 Box 2

Under 'Deductions and Credits' I'm entering 1098 amounts for my 2-family house where I rent one unit and reside in the other. I understand that I should divide the amounts for interest and taxes paid, but what about the outstanding principle? Should I enter the full amount shown on the 1098 or just a portion of it?

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It wouldn't hurt to split it.

Since part of the loan is for the rental, that portion of the loan is not limited by the balance limitation for home mortgage interest.

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It wouldn't hurt to split it.

Since part of the loan is for the rental, that portion of the loan is not limited by the balance limitation for home mortgage interest.

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