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If you refinance or purchase a home this year, related expenses will
likely be some of your largest deductions for your 2003 taxes. See the
list below regarding what is and is not deductible. Source: Internal Revenue
Service
| Expense |
Allowable? |
| Mortgage interest |
Yes |
| Home equity loan |
Yes |
| Home equity line of credit |
Yes |
| Property tax |
Yes |
| Mortgage points |
Yes |
| Other closing costs |
No |
| Attorney's fees |
No |
| Recording fees |
No |
| Abstract fees |
No |
| Surveys |
No |
| Title searches |
No |
| Owner's title insurance policy |
No |
| Transfer taxes |
No |
| Substantial improvement exp’s |
Yes |
| Points paid to refinance loans not used to substantially improve
residence |
Yes |
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