https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/house/01/2792618#M1028985 <P>My boyfriend and I bought a house this year. &nbsp;Can only one person claim that tax benefit?</P> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:50:53 GMT Rlbohinc4 2026-03-10T06:50:53Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/house/01/2792618#M1028985 <P>My boyfriend and I bought a house this year. &nbsp;Can only one person claim that tax benefit?</P> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:50:53 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/house/01/2792618#M1028985 Rlbohinc4 2026-03-10T06:50:53Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-house/01/2793197#M1028986 <P>You might be able to split it!&nbsp; Whoever paid the mortgage and taxes can generally claim the tax benefit.&nbsp; They also must have lived in home, as their primary residence, and owned the home (in most situations).&nbsp; You would need to itemize deductions on Schedule A in order to benefit from the tax and interest deductions for the home.&nbsp; Check out this article to learn more details <A href="https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/tax-deductions-and-credits/tax-deduction-wisdom-should-you-itemize/L8Ln7K0Gp" target="_self">Standard vs. Itemized Deductions</A>.</P> Wed, 16 Nov 2022 23:14:04 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-house/01/2793197#M1028986 KarenL 2022-11-16T23:14:04Z