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    Jan 29, 2007, 05:32 PM
    Fileing for the interest of the house
    If I live at a house that I am paying the mortgage on but the lone is not in my name could I clame the house on my taxes. I live in pa if that helps at all
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    Jan 29, 2007, 09:56 PM
    What do you mean "claim the house"?

    You can deduct the real estate taxes if the house is in your name.

    You CANNOT deduct the mortgage interest unless you have a legal obligation to pay the mortgage.

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