Yes, through tax year 2020, private mortgage insurance (PMI) premiums are deductible as part of the mortgage interest deduction.

What is a qualified mortgage insurance premium?

Mortgage insurance premium (MIP) is paid by homeowners who take out loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). FHA-backed lenders use MIPs to protect themselves against higher-risk borrowers who are more likely to default on loans. FHA mortgages require every borrower to have mortgage insurance.

Is mortgage insurance tax deductible 2021?

In short, yes, PMI tax is deductible for 2021. Then, in 2019 Congress passed the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 which not only revived PMI tax deductions, but also allowed you to retroactively take PMI tax deductions for the 2018 and 2019 tax years.

Can you claim mortgage insurance premiums on 2020 taxes?

The mortgage insurance premium deduction is available through tax year 2020. Starting in 2021 the deduction will not be available unless extended by Congress.

When do mortgage insurance premiums become tax deductible?

A qualified mortgage insurance premium may be tax-deductible if the mortgage originated after 2006, though there are income limits. The amount of insurance premiums a borrower has paid appears on IRS Form 1098, which the lender sends to the borrower once a year.

What do you call a qualified mortgage insurance premium?

The Internal Revenue Service referred to payments that qualified for the mortgage insurance deduction on Schedule A of Form 1040 as “qualified mortgage insurance premiums.”.

How are mortgage insurance premiums paid on a FHA loan?

Qualified mortgage insurance premiums (MIPs) are paid by homeowners who take out Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans. Until the 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act, qualified mortgage insurance premiums were deductible in addition to allowable mortgage interest.

Where do I find my mortgage insurance premiums on my taxes?

This form lists your mortgage payments over the past year and can affect your income taxes. The total amount of the MIP or PMI premiums will be in box 5 of the form. To claim a deduction for either type of mortgage insurance, you must itemize your deductions using Schedule A under the interest paid section.