What is the mortgage interest deduction?

TaxWarren TeamPublished April 25, 2026

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The mortgage interest deduction lets you deduct interest paid on up to $750,000 of mortgage debt ($1M for loans before December 16, 2017) on a primary or secondary home. Only available if you itemize deductions.

Mortgage interest deduction caps and rules.

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