topic Ordinarily, when two people are on the loan and deed, the... in Deductions & credits https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/ordinarily-when-two-people-are-on-the-loan-and-deed-the/01/217297#M28203 <P>Ordinarily, when two people are on the loan and deed, then they can split the interest/taxes paid on their tax return if they both pay those expenses.<BR /></P><P>You indicated that the mother pays the mortgage and taxes for the home. Since she is the only one who paid, only she can deduct the expenses if she files a return and itemizes her deduction.</P><P>Unfortunately, even though brother is on the loan and deed, he cannot take the deduction. You can't take a deduction for expenses that you didn't incur. The brother has nothing to include on his tax return.</P> Sat, 01 Jun 2019 18:29:02 GMT PaulaM 2019-06-01T18:29:02Z Mother and brother purchased house in 2017. Both names are on mortgage and loan. Mother pays all bills. She does not file. How does brother file house? https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/mother-and-brother-purchased-house-in-2017-both-names-are-on-mortgage-and-loan-mother-pays-all-bills/01/217275#M28198 <P>Does brother need to include the house on his taxes even though he does not contribute towards home?</P> Sat, 01 Jun 2019 18:29:00 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/mother-and-brother-purchased-house-in-2017-both-names-are-on-mortgage-and-loan-mother-pays-all-bills/01/217275#M28198 pedro7375 2019-06-01T18:29:00Z Ordinarily, when two people are on the loan and deed, the... https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/ordinarily-when-two-people-are-on-the-loan-and-deed-the/01/217297#M28203 <P>Ordinarily, when two people are on the loan and deed, then they can split the interest/taxes paid on their tax return if they both pay those expenses.<BR /></P><P>You indicated that the mother pays the mortgage and taxes for the home. Since she is the only one who paid, only she can deduct the expenses if she files a return and itemizes her deduction.</P><P>Unfortunately, even though brother is on the loan and deed, he cannot take the deduction. You can't take a deduction for expenses that you didn't incur. The brother has nothing to include on his tax return.</P> Sat, 01 Jun 2019 18:29:02 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/ordinarily-when-two-people-are-on-the-loan-and-deed-the/01/217297#M28203 PaulaM 2019-06-01T18:29:02Z