Can I write off the mortgage insurance and maybe some other closing costs? My 1098 only has the interest listed. Plz help?

[MarilynG · Accepted solution]

If you bought a home in 2017, check your Settlement Statement.  If you paid any advance taxes, extra interest or points, those are deductible.

The mortgage interest on your 1098 and real estate tax are deductible expenses.  Mortgage insurance may also be deductible and points shown.

Other closing costs are added to the 'basis' of your home.

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https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/4583910

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Home Ownership

There is not a first time home buyers credit on a Federal return. That ended in 2010. If your state has such as credit, you will be able to enter it when you prepare your state return.

Buying a home is not a guarantee of a big refund.  Your deductions for homeownership combined with your other deductions (if any) must exceed your standard deduction to change your tax due or refund. If you purchased your home late in the year, you do not even have a full year of home ownership deductions.

Your closing costs on your new home are not deductible except for prepaid interest, prepaid property tax or loan origination fees.  There are no deductions for appraisal, inspections, title searches, settlement fees. etc.

Your down payment is not deductible.

Your homeowners insurance for fire, hazard, flood, etc. is not deductible for your own home.

Home improvements, repairs, maintenance, etc. for your own home are not deductible.  

Homeowners Association  (HOA) fees for your own home are not deductible. 

Go to Federal> Deductions and Credits> Your Home to enter mortgage interest, property taxes, and loan origination fees (“points”) that you paid in 2017.  You should have a 1098 from your mortgage lender that shows this information.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2900844-where-do-i-enter-my-1098-mortgage-interest-statement