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0patience
0patience Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,767
Was supposed to be a great thing.
But evidently, Uncle Sam doesn't feel the same way, so since there are no more interest deductions, it really screws you.
It really didn't occur to me how much a difference it makes on taxes.
Grumble grumble. Blasted govt.

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  • kaspera79
    kaspera79 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 7,144
    0patience:
    Was supposed to be a great thing.
    But evidently, Uncle Sam doesn't feel the same way, so since there are no more interest deductions, it really screws you.
    It really didn't occur to me how much a difference it makes on taxes.
    Grumble grumble. Blasted govt.
    Not having all the information at hand, But I probably pay about Nine thousand dollars a year in mortgage interest.. That Nine thousand dollars in income is probably taxable at about three grand. Have your employer take additional withholdings if you think you will not be able to set that money aside
  • LiquidChaos66
    LiquidChaos66 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,603
    Thank God i have 28 years paying on my home then! lol
  • Puff_Dougie
    Puff_Dougie Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,182
  • phobicsquirrel
    phobicsquirrel Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 7,349
    We owe on our house and just bought it last year but because of it we're getting almost 6gs back.
  • pross
    pross Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 739
    It is a great thing.

    A dollar tax deduction can never equal a dollar saved. Even if you are in the 40% tax bracket, for every dollar you give the bank in interest, the government gives you 40 cents back. I will be more than happy to help you out. Send me as many dollars as you want (interest) and I will send you 40 cents for each one received (deduction).

  • MorganGeo
    MorganGeo Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,606
    pross:
    It is a great thing.

    A dollar tax deduction can never equal a dollar saved. Even if you are in the 40% tax bracket, for every dollar you give the bank in interest, the government gives you 40 cents back. I will be more than happy to help you out. Send me as many dollars as you want (interest) and I will send you 40 cents for each one received (deduction).

    I agree with Pross entirely. If you need some more tax deductions go have some babies. LOL (Although that will eat up A LOT of your disposable income) :))
  • WaltBasil
    WaltBasil Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,675
    MorganGeo:
    pross:
    It is a great thing.

    A dollar tax deduction can never equal a dollar saved. Even if you are in the 40% tax bracket, for every dollar you give the bank in interest, the government gives you 40 cents back. I will be more than happy to help you out. Send me as many dollars as you want (interest) and I will send you 40 cents for each one received (deduction).

    I agree with Pross entirely. If you need some more tax deductions go have some babies. LOL (Although that will eat up A LOT of your disposable income) :))
    Watch your disposable income turn into disposable diapers.
  • 0patience
    0patience Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,767
    MorganGeo:
    pross:
    It is a great thing.

    A dollar tax deduction can never equal a dollar saved. Even if you are in the 40% tax bracket, for every dollar you give the bank in interest, the government gives you 40 cents back. I will be more than happy to help you out. Send me as many dollars as you want (interest) and I will send you 40 cents for each one received (deduction).

    I agree with Pross entirely. If you need some more tax deductions go have some babies. LOL (Although that will eat up A LOT of your disposable income) :))
    Uhm..............NO!
    There is no way I will ever go through having kids again.
    Still working on chasing the 2 I have away.
  • dr_frankenstein56
    dr_frankenstein56 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,519
    Charitable donations maybe?

    Aj
  • PAtoNH
    PAtoNH Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 430
    Make an appointment with a good tax accountant?
  • raisindot
    raisindot Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 936
    0patience:
    Was supposed to be a great thing.
    But evidently, Uncle Sam doesn't feel the same way, so since there are no more interest deductions, it really screws you.
    It really didn't occur to me how much a difference it makes on taxes.
    Grumble grumble. Blasted govt.
    Not true. The mortgage tax deduction has not been ended. What's expired is a different act that provided tax breaks for homeowners facing foreclosures.

    While I don't favor repeat of this tax break in general, I would be fine if there were income exclusions (i.e., the benefit would decrease for incomes over a certain amount) or if it were only valid for primary (not second or vacation or rental) homes.
  • MorganGeo
    MorganGeo Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,606
    raisindot:
    0patience:
    Was supposed to be a great thing.
    But evidently, Uncle Sam doesn't feel the same way, so since there are no more interest deductions, it really screws you.
    It really didn't occur to me how much a difference it makes on taxes.
    Grumble grumble. Blasted govt.
    Not true. The mortgage tax deduction has not been ended. What's expired is a different act that provided tax breaks for homeowners facing foreclosures.

    While I don't favor repeat of this tax break in general, I would be fine if there were income exclusions (i.e., the benefit would decrease for incomes over a certain amount) or if it were only valid for primary (not second or vacation or rental) homes.
    i don't think 0patience was saying the tax break is gone. He was just saying since he owes nothing anymore he will not be paying anymore.
  • 0patience
    0patience Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,767
    MorganGeo:
    raisindot:
    0patience:
    Was supposed to be a great thing.
    But evidently, Uncle Sam doesn't feel the same way, so since there are no more interest deductions, it really screws you.
    It really didn't occur to me how much a difference it makes on taxes.
    Grumble grumble. Blasted govt.
    Not true. The mortgage tax deduction has not been ended. What's expired is a different act that provided tax breaks for homeowners facing foreclosures.

    While I don't favor repeat of this tax break in general, I would be fine if there were income exclusions (i.e., the benefit would decrease for incomes over a certain amount) or if it were only valid for primary (not second or vacation or rental) homes.
    i don't think 0patience was saying the tax break is gone. He was just saying since he owes nothing anymore he will not be paying anymore.
    Yep. I no longer have interest to right off. So it puts me behind a bit. LOL!
  • Amos Umwhat
    Amos Umwhat Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,523
    Uncle Sugar. The Biggest Con.

    In time, you'll still appreciate being "mortgage free".
  • webmost
    webmost Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,131
    One more way government subsidizes banks.
  • raisindot
    raisindot Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 936
    0patience:
    MorganGeo:
    raisindot:
    0patience:
    Was supposed to be a great thing.
    But evidently, Uncle Sam doesn't feel the same way, so since there are no more interest deductions, it really screws you.
    It really didn't occur to me how much a difference it makes on taxes.
    Grumble grumble. Blasted govt.
    Not true. The mortgage tax deduction has not been ended. What's expired is a different act that provided tax breaks for homeowners facing foreclosures.

    While I don't favor repeat of this tax break in general, I would be fine if there were income exclusions (i.e., the benefit would decrease for incomes over a certain amount) or if it were only valid for primary (not second or vacation or rental) homes.
    i don't think 0patience was saying the tax break is gone. He was just saying since he owes nothing anymore he will not be paying anymore.
    Yep. I no longer have interest to right off. So it puts me behind a bit. LOL!
    Oh! Okay! Tell you what--I'll trade not having to pay $900 a month in mortgage payments with full title to my house in exchange for giving up my mortgage tax deductions. :)