It is Tax Season: Tax Breaks for First Time Home Buyers

Are you thinking about purchasing your first home? Tax breaks available for first-time homeowners may make it worthwhile. Consult your accountant or tax professional about which of these conditions apply to you. You may be able to deduct the total amount of interest paid on your mortgage. If you make a down payment of less than 20% of the home’s purchase price, you will need private mortgage insurance – which may be deductible. Mortgage insurance on government-backed mortgages may also be deductible in the same way as mortgage interest. You may be able to deduct local real estate property taxes you pay on your new home. Check to see if you are able to deduct points and charges you paid to your lender to obtain the mortgage for your first home purchase. As your lender, Texas Premier Mortgage loan officers would be happy to assist you with this! If you choose to install renewable energy systems in your home, such as solar panels, you may be eligible for deductions of up to 30% of the installation costs. If you purchased your first home for a job opportunity and moved more than 50 miles for it, you may be able to deduct your moving expenses. If your new home required some upgrades, you may deduct the value of donated construction materials or demolition waste donated to a qualified charity.