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MARYLAND HOMEOWNER’S MORTGAGE INTEREST DEDUCTION IN JEOPARDY

“In his recently introduced budget, Governor Martin O’Malley hasproposed to reduce the mortgage interest deduction for manyMaryland homeowners,” according to Mary C. Antoun, ChiefExecutive Officer of the Maryland Association of REALTORS®.“Since 1913, the tax code has protected mortgage interestdeductibility. Maryland … Continue reading

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>Mortgage Interest Deduction Under Attack

>Americans overwhelmingly oppose any action by Congress to tamper with the mortgage interest deduction, but it could be eliminated or scaled back as Congress and the Administration are looking at tax increases in light of deficit concerns. The consequences would … Continue reading

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Mortgage tax break in the crosshairs

By Tami Luhby, senior writerDecember 2, 2010: 5:25 AM ET NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Don’t even think of touching the mortgage interest tax deduction in the midst of a fragile housing market. That was the immediate response of the housing … Continue reading

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