How long you have to live in your home before file it on your taxes?

[DawnC0 · Accepted solution]

You don't ever have to report your home on your tax return unless you sell it for a gain in the future (you will get a tax form if you do).  Mortgage interest and property taxes are itemized deductions that may benefit those who use itemized deductions instead of taking a standard deduction.  

However, you are not required to use itemized deductions and therefore are not required to report those expenses.