2003 Tax Help Archives  
Publication 936 2003 Tax Year

Publication 936
Introductory Material

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Important Reminders

Third party designee. You can check the “Yes” box in the “Third Party Designee” area of your return to authorize the IRS to discuss your return with a friend, family member, or any other person you choose. This allows the IRS to call the person you identified as your designee to answer any questions that may arise during the processing of your return. It also allows your designee to perform certain actions. See your income tax package for details.

Personal interest. Personal interest is not deductible. Examples of personal interest include interest on a loan to purchase an automobile for personal use and credit card and installment interest incurred for personal expenses. But you may be able to deduct interest you pay on a qualified student loan. For details, see Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Education.

Limit on itemized deductions. Certain itemized deductions (including home mortgage interest) are limited if your adjusted gross income is more than $139,500 ($69,750 if you are married filing separately). For more information, see the instructions for Schedule A (Form 1040).

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Introduction

This publication discusses the rules for deducting home mortgage interest.

Part I contains general information on home mortgage interest, including points. It also explains how to report deductible interest on your tax return.

Part II explains how your deduction for home mortgage interest may be limited. It contains Table 1, which is a worksheet you may use to figure the limit on your deduction.

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