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    Jan 26, 2011, 04:06 PM
    Can I deduct my canadian mortgage interest on my 1040NR itemized deduction list?
    I am a Canadian working on a P1 Visa in the US. Can I deduct my canadian mortgage interest on my 1040NR itemized deduction list? Or canadian property taxes for that matter?
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    Jan 27, 2011, 03:51 AM

    I think you can manage to deduct your interest, but not very likely your property taxes.

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    Jan 27, 2011, 04:57 PM
    In researching. According to publication 519 pg 28. No you can not deduct Mortgage interest or property taxes from Canada on your 1040NR
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    Jan 30, 2011, 06:13 PM
    Tickle:

    Your accountant is WRONG! Mortgage interest (or any other type of interest) CANNOT be deducted on Form 1040NR.
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