Can I claim mortgage interest deduction on home overseas?

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I own a home in another country and pay mortgage on it. That is the only home I own. I do not rent it. I stay there 2-3 weeks a year. Can I claim tax deduction on the mortgage interest?

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The rules for foreign mortgage interest deductions are the same as the rules for a residence in the United States. According to IRS Publication 936,