Deductions can be a useful way to help reduce your tax bill. And although the deduction for private mortgage insurance originally expired at the end of 2017, Congress has extended it for the 2018, 2019 and 2020 tax years.

Where do I find mortgage insurance premiums for taxes?

You can find the amount of mortgage insurance premiums you paid on the Form 1098 that your lender or servicer sends to you each year. It is listed in box 5, separate from the mortgage interest you paid (box 1).

What is the maximum mortgage interest deduction for 2019?

$750,000
For the 2019 tax year, the mortgage interest deduction limit is $750,000, which means homeowners can deduct the interest paid on up to $750,000 in mortgage debt. Married couples filing their taxes separately can deduct interest on up to $375,000 each.

Is there a mortgage insurance tax deduction for 2018?

The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 retroactively extended the mortgage insurance premiums deduction again through 2017. 3  4  This is one of those tax deductions that tends to be resuscitated annually.

Where are mortgage insurance premiums reported on taxes?

Mortgage insurance premiums are itemized tax deductions. They’re reported on line 13 of Schedule A, “Interest You Paid.” You can’t claim the mortgage insurance premiums deduction if you claim the standard deduction—you must itemize using Schedule A. 9

Is the mortgage insurance premium tax deduction expiration?

This is one of those tax deductions that tends to expire and be resuscitated on an annual basis, and in 2018 Congress stepped in again.

Are there changes to the deductibility of mortgage insurance?

Changes to the Deductibility of Mortgage Insurance Premiums (MIP) P.L. 116-94, Division Q, Revenue Provisions, section 102, retroactively extends the applicability of section 163 (h) (3) (E) for tax years 2018 and 2019, and through tax year 2020, to provide for the deductibility of mortgage insurance premiums (MIP).