Why should I take the standard deduction of $25,100 when my mortgage interest alone is over $31,000?
Our home was purchase BEFORE 2017.
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You would not. Double check that the program is giving you full credit on your sch A.
Thanx, AmyC...
Unfortunately, I think my research has led me to a (more) correct answer. My stocks outperformed the market last year, and my total income exceeded $550k. Accordingly, it looks like the mortgage deduction doesn't apply.
I'm STILL not quite sure this is correct. However, I cannot get TurboTax to acknowledge the $20K in mortgage expense as being "better" than the the standard $25K
Yes, now that you mention income. Publication 17 states:
"Who is subject to limitation?
You are subject to the limit on certain itemized deductions if your adjusted gross income (AGI) is more than $313,800 if married filing jointly or Schedule A (Form 1040) qualifying widow(er), $287,550 if head of household, $261,500 if single, or $156,900 if married filing separately. Your AGI is the amount on Form 1040, line 38.
Which deductions are limited?
The following Schedule A (Form 1040) deductions are subject to the overall limit on itemized deductions.
Which deductions are NOT limited?
The following Schedule A (Form 1040) deductions aren't subject to the overall limit on itemized deductions. However, they are still subject to other applicable limits.
For more information on itemized deduction limitations, see Schedule A instructions.
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