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Regarding the new mortgage interest rules - if we paid off credit card debt when we refinanced the home, does this need to be excluded from the deduction?

 
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JulieR
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Regarding the new mortgage interest rules - if we paid off credit card debt when we refinanced the home, does this need to be excluded from the deduction?

Yes. You can only deduct the portion of the mortgage interest that was used to buy, build, or improve the home. Please see the following TurboTax FAQ about deducting mortgage interest on your return. https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3300473

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JulieR
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Regarding the new mortgage interest rules - if we paid off credit card debt when we refinanced the home, does this need to be excluded from the deduction?

Yes. You can only deduct the portion of the mortgage interest that was used to buy, build, or improve the home. Please see the following TurboTax FAQ about deducting mortgage interest on your return. https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3300473

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