deducting house buy-out payment

[giraffe1]

I bought my girlfriend out of her 50% share of our CA house last year and I am now the 100% owner. Can I deduct the amount I paid to her on my taxes? Note that we were not married or legal domestic partners.

[macuser_22]

There is no deduction for buying a house.

[giraffe1]

You did not read my question as your answer does not apply. Pls try again. Thank you.