I bought a new home last fall, paid $23,000 down, and over $2,000 closing costs on VA loan, but first payment wasn't until Jan 1st of this year. Can I claim any of that?

[jerry2000 · Accepted solution]

You can deduct mortgage interest, points, and real estate property tax paid at closing. You report those expenses along with other mortgage interest/property taxes paid in the year at
Federal Taxes (or Personal if using Home and Business)
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All other costs paid at closing, including transfer taxes, "stamps", escrow fees, etc., are NOT deductible from current income, instead you add them to the cost basis of your home and you will get the benefit when you sell.