Family Home Loan Interest May Not Be Deductible
Category: Tax Central Tags: Buying a Home, Home and Mortgage Article Highlights: Qualified residence interest is deductible interest that is paid or accrued during the tax year on acquisition indebtedness or home equity indebtedness with respect to any qualified residence of the taxpayer. Acquisition indebtedness means that any indebtedness that is incurred in acquiring, constructing, or substantially improving any qualified residence of the taxpayer is secured by such residence. Interest on unsecured home debt is generally not deductible. It is not uncommon for individuals to loan money to relatives to help them buy a home. In those situations, it is also not uncommon for a loan to be undocumented or