Background: Had a personal agreement with ex since April 2015 identifying spousal and child support. Notarized Settlement in July 2017. Refi'd home in July 2017. Divorced on 19 Dec 2017.
Can I claim 1/2 the mortgage interest prior to the settlement / refi? Even though she directly paid the mortgage, I would argue she was using the $ I provided her to pay it.
Thanks!
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Marketstar
Level 7
Jun 6, 2019 8:30:47 AM
To deduct mortgage interest and property taxes you must meet two conditions:
1. !. You must be legally obligated to pay the mortgage and/or property tax.
2. You must actually pay it
If you hold title to the property, you satisfy the first requirement
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Marketstar
Level 7
Jun 6, 2019 8:30:47 AM
To deduct mortgage interest and property taxes you must meet two conditions:
1. !. You must be legally obligated to pay the mortgage and/or property tax.
2. You must actually pay it
If you hold title to the property, you satisfy the first requirement