Mortgage Tax Benefits Calculator.

Home Loan Tax Benefit Calculator

This calculator will help you to estimate the tax benefits of buying a home versus renting.

For your convenience current Columbus mortgage rates are published below.

Itemized Deductions & the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) dramatically altered how real estate is treated in terms of taxes.

  • lowered the cap on debt which interest can be deductible from $1,000,000 in mortgage debt to $750,000 in mortgage debt
  • disallowed second mortgage debt from being deductible unless the debt is considered origination debt (like from building an extension to your home or making a major home improvement)
  • limit the state & local tax deduction cap to $10,000
  • raised the standard deduction to $12,000 for individuals or married filed separately, $18,000 for head of household & $24,000 for married filing jointly
  • while also raising the standard deduction to where the tax advantages of real estate are now typically more associated with tax-free longterm capital gains (on homes that appreciate significantly & have been lived in at least 2 years out of the prior 5 year period).

These changes mean far fewer homeowners will benefit from itemizing tax deductions. The biggest remaining tax advantage of homeownership is tax-free longterm capital gains. Individuals can obtain up to a $250,000 profit untaxed, while married couples can obtain up to $500,000 untaxed. Of course this presumes you live in a home that appreciates significantly, has limited maintenance cost & have been living in the home for at least 2 years out of the prior 5 year period.

Home Price & Downpayment Amount
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Income Taxes Details
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Monthly Payments Amount
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Points & Interest Details
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Standard vs Itemized Deductions Details
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Current Columbus Mortgage Rates

We publish current Columbus mortgage rates. OH homebuyers and refinancers can use the filters at the top of the table to see the monthly payments and rates availble for their loans.

Tax Benefits Could Be Yours

Saving Money in a Piggy Bank.

Any homeowner knows just how rare it is to find a hole in your finances where owning a home, paying a mortgage, and being a loan owner actually saves you money. But when it comes to paying off your taxes, many homeowners will be able to save quite a chunk of cash, much to their delight. This savings is due to the generous ability that the IRS gives mortgage payers to deduct both interest and property tax payments from their gross income.

What this Means for Your Accountant

Whether you are the tax form specialist for your family, or you have a trusted accountant who completes your forms each calendar year, you will want to be aware of the deductions you are eligible for simply by being a homeowner. These reductions in your adjusted gross income can make a significant difference in which income bracket you fall into and exactly how much you owe the state and federal government in estimated or currently due taxes.

Your property value, current interest rate on your mortgage, loan term and state and federal tax rates all play a part in determining how much you will be able to deduct on your annual 1040 form. The number of percentage points you have at loan closing, as well as any other associated contract costs, will also be taken into account. Both your annual interest rate on your mortgage and the percentage of property taxes that are included in your monthly bill will help you to be able to realize savings on your tax bill. You must itemize these figures in order to qualify for a deduction.

The interest rate discount is also available for owners of one or two homes, multiple mortgages, and those who have lines of credit or home equity loans. Only the primary borrower – or primary borrower and related spouse – can claim the deduction. Traditional homes, condominiums, mobile homes, boats, recreational vehicles, and cooperatives are all eligible to qualify for the interest rate deduction. However, those whose mortgages total over one million dollars will have a more limited deduction amount that they may encounter when applying for the discount.

More Deductions You May be Eligible For

In addition to the standard deduction of interest and property taxes that you can make, be sure to keep an eye open for additional savings that being a homeowner can bring you. For instance, the state and federal government often creates incentives for prospective home buyers during hard economic times, such as rebates worth thousands of dollars or further possible deductions to reduce the amount of taxable income you are bringing in. Discuss these possibilities with your accountant before tax time to make sure you are maximizing your possible savings when it comes to being a home owner.

Depending on your location, the current laws and regulations, and your particular tax situation, you may be eligible for deducting certain expenses such as homeowner's association fees, emergency home repair or flood damage, or state specific costs related to your home. All of these deductions will contribute to a lower adjusted gross income which in turn will lower your taxes owed by quite a bit.

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