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    Can my client itemize mortgage interest she didn't actually pay but was included on a 1098 from a debt cancellation of her mortgage? The cancelled debt is not taxable to her but reduces her basis.

    TedK
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    dascpa
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    Deduct an expense I actually never paid.  Wow, what a great tax planning concept.

    abctax55
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    An oldie, but a goodie.   And 'ANYTHING' posted by Dave Fogel is gospel.  If you have further questions, google him to find his website which is chock-full of all things related to COD issues.

    http://www.taxalmanac.org/index.php/Discussion_Mortgage_Interest_for_year_of_short_sale.html

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