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Returning Member
posted Jan 30, 2021 4:37:18 PM

deducting house buy-out payment

I bought my girlfriend out of her 50% share of our CA house last year and I am now the 100% owner. Can I deduct the amount I paid to her on my taxes? Note that we were not married or legal domestic partners.

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Level 15
Jan 30, 2021 4:39:06 PM

There is no deduction for buying a house.

Returning Member
Jan 30, 2021 5:05:52 PM

You did not read my question as your answer does not apply. Pls try again. Thank you.