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posted Jun 1, 2019 8:20:28 AM

I live with fiancé in one texas town, but i own a mobile home in another texas town; do i claim that i own a home?

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Intuit Alumni
Jun 1, 2019 8:20:29 AM

Yes, a motor home is a home. The purpose of saying that you own a home is to deduct mortgage interest and property taxes in order to itemize deductions. If you have these deductions, yes, a mobile home counts as a home. If you don't plan to itemize, just say no.

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Level 15
Jun 1, 2019 8:20:28 AM

Do you rent it out?

Intuit Alumni
Jun 1, 2019 8:20:29 AM

Yes, a motor home is a home. The purpose of saying that you own a home is to deduct mortgage interest and property taxes in order to itemize deductions. If you have these deductions, yes, a mobile home counts as a home. If you don't plan to itemize, just say no.