What's more important is who the real estate is deeded to. If you are neither on the mortgage nor the deed, then the IRS would have a tough time taking it. An exception to this is if you live in a community property state, in which case you would automatically own half of the house regardless. Also, I am assuming that your wife is not liable for the taxes.
Report the mortgage interest on Schedule A, just like you would any other mortgage. If they do not issue you a mortgage interest statement and report it to the IRS, you will need to provide additional information.
The IRS 1098 form is used to report mortgage interest and other expenses related to one's mortgage to the IRS. If more than a certain amount is paid in a taxable year, the taxpayer may be eligible for deductions to her taxable income.
No, but you can write them off as itemized deductions on your Schedule A.
Your 1099-A should be reviewed by a professional when you have your taxes done. See the related information provided by the IRS regarding mortgage forgiveness.
No. The liens must be paid off before a lender will grant a mortgage. Sometimes the lender will arrange payment and roll that amount into the amount borrowed.
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For information, here is the link to the IRS's Publication 936 regarded Mortgage Interest Deduction rules for 2007. They'll probably be similar in 2008.http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p936.pdf"You must be legally liable for the loan. You cannotdeduct payments you makefor someone else if you are not legally liable to make them."best wishes
Call your mortgage company and ask them for the 1098 Form, which should have been sent to your address back in January/February. The 1098 Form will have this information for you to claim the mortgage interest tax deduction with the IRS.
The tax lien must be paid to remove it from the property. If you foreclose on the mortgage the tax lien would be a junior lien, however, the IRS has a right of redemption. If you plan to foreclose you should consult with an attorney who specializes in foreclosures.The tax lien must be paid to remove it from the property. If you foreclose on the mortgage the tax lien would be a junior lien, however, the IRS has a right of redemption. If you plan to foreclose you should consult with an attorney who specializes in foreclosures.The tax lien must be paid to remove it from the property. If you foreclose on the mortgage the tax lien would be a junior lien, however, the IRS has a right of redemption. If you plan to foreclose you should consult with an attorney who specializes in foreclosures.The tax lien must be paid to remove it from the property. If you foreclose on the mortgage the tax lien would be a junior lien, however, the IRS has a right of redemption. If you plan to foreclose you should consult with an attorney who specializes in foreclosures.
The name of the IRS server is IRS.gov. Questions about filing taxes can be addressed at IRS.gov/Filing.
No, the IRS does not have the legal power to take such action.
Yes. The IRS can take any asset you have to satisfy a tax lien.