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Buying investment property and tax deduction?

I am planning to buy an investment property, like a new condo, and to rent it out in the future when it is built.

My question is if I borrow money to pay for the down-payment for the new condo and it will not be completed at least for


The quick answer is yes it is deductible, but because it is considered a soft cost the actual cost expense can't exceed your rental income for the year to be considered a current expense, in your case none of the interest expense would be considered a

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More tax breaks on hold

In addition to the 1603 tax grant program, about 50 other tax incentives and credits — with a total value of more than $30 billion — are set to expire Saturday. A few examples:

For teachers: A $250 deduction for K-12 teachers for out-of-pocket expenses for classroom supplies.

For employers: Tax credits of ranging from $1,200 to $9,000 for employers who hire welfare recipients, ex-felons or those in other groups considered disadvantaged.

For parents and college students: Deductions of up to $4,000 for college tuition and some related expenses.

For companies: Increased charitable deductions for donating used computer equipment to schools or for other educational purposes.

For green car devotees: A tax credit up to $4,000 for converting a standard vehicle into a plug-in electric vehicle.

Source: Bloomberg Businessweek

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