It depends. The loan must be secured by your home such as a home equity loan and you must be able to itemize your deductions. The standard deductions are shown as well. See the qualifiers below.
In addition to itemizing, these conditions must be met for mortgage interest to be deductible:
- The loan is secured, which means the lender has some kind of guarantee of payment, usually in the form of property. If a borrower defaults on payments, the lender can seize the property that’s securing the loan. If you’re buying or refinancing a home, especially if it’s your first home, the loan is usually secured by the home you’re buying or refinancing.
- The home with the secured loan must have sleeping, cooking, and toilet facilities.
- The debt can’t exceed $750,000 (or $1,000,000 if the loan was taken before December 16, 2017) to get the full deduction.
- You or someone on your tax return must have signed or co-signed the loan.
Standard deductions for your convenience (2024):
For single taxpayers and married individuals filing separately, the standard deduction is $14,600 in 2024.
For married couples filing jointly or a Qualified Surviving Spouse, the standard deduction is $29,200, and
For head of household, the standard deduction is $21,900
If you're at least 65 years old or blind, you can claim an additional deduction in 2024 of:
- $1,950 for single or Head of Household
- $1,550 for married or Qualified Surviving Spouse.
- If you're both 65 and blind, the additional deduction amount is doubled.
For more information, see What's my standard deduction for 2024?
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