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"Most settlement costs paid to the mortgage company, lender or broker are tax-deductible in the year in which you pay them," says Walbrun. If you close on or before Dec. 31, you may be able to deduct the interest on your first monthly mortgage payment from your taxable income. And, you may be able to deduct points paid to reduce your interest rate as well, says Buoni.


 

 

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