We qualify for clergy housing allowance. Do I include the mortgage, interest and property tax in the qualifying expenses even though I include it later with mortgage?

kortiz · ‎June 6, 2019

MaryK1 · ‎June 6, 2019

Yes, you can use the home mortgage interest and property tax as part of your qualifying expenses for housing even if you claim the same personal deductions on your Schedule A.

See the IRS website: Home ownership. (Publication 517)

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MaryK1 · ‎June 6, 2019

Yes, you can use the home mortgage interest and property tax as part of your qualifying expenses for housing even if you claim the same personal deductions on your Schedule A.

See the IRS website: Home ownership. (Publication 517)

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We qualify for clergy housing allowance. Do I include the mortgage, interest and property tax in the qualifying expenses even though I include it later with mortgage?