If I have paid off my house and get a home equity loan for upgrades is the loan taxed?

Trixie2700 · ‎June 12, 2025

DoninGA · ‎June 12, 2025

No. A Home Equity Loan or a Home Equity Line of Credit is not reported on your tax return as taxable income.

The cost of the improvement to your personal residence is included in the Adjusted Basis of the home when the home is sold.

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xmasbaby0 · ‎June 12, 2025

No, the loan is not taxable income. It is money you have to pay back and pay interest on until it has been repaid to the lender.

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DoninGA · ‎June 12, 2025

No. A Home Equity Loan or a Home Equity Line of Credit is not reported on your tax return as taxable income.

The cost of the improvement to your personal residence is included in the Adjusted Basis of the home when the home is sold.

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If I have paid off my house and get a home equity loan for upgrades is the loan taxed?