Does your mortgage lender require you to pay insurance premiums as protection against default on the loan? Mortgage insurance is typically required by lenders for those who buy homes with low or no down payments.
The good news: Premiums for qualified mortgage insurance can potentially be treated as deductible mortgage interest on your tax return. This deduction is currently available through 2010 and the IRS has issued guidance showing taxpayers how to allocate expenses in order to claim them. Click "Full Article" for the details.
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