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    kerrianntt Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 23, 2009, 02:06 PM
    Owning Property on G4 Visa
    My husband works at the UN and we are both on a G4 visa. He doesn't pay taxes but I do. Should we buy a home would I benefit from from tax incentives for home owners since I pay taxes?

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    Mar 23, 2009, 03:46 PM

    If you have income in the U.S. you will file nonresident tax return and Form 8843. Yes, you can deduct home mortgage interest as itemized deduction.
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    May 14, 2009, 09:34 AM
    This time, Mukata is wrong.

    If you are filing as a non-resident alien, you CANNOT deduct mortgage interest and you are NOT eligible for the First-ime Homebuyer's Credit.
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