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Is a Margin Interest Tax Deductible?
Short answer: Yes if you itemize: margin interest is investment interest expense, deductible up to your net investment income.
Unused amounts carry forward. Interest on money borrowed to buy tax-exempt bonds isn't deductible. File Form 4952.
Records to keep: Keep the receipt or invoice and an estimate of business-use percentage.
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Margin interest
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Yes if you itemize: margin interest is investment interest expense, deductible up to your net investment income.
BizWriteOffs provides educational information only and is not tax, legal, or accounting advice. Deductibility depends on your specific facts and records. Consult a qualified tax professional.
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Yes if you itemize: margin interest is investment interest expense, deductible up to your net investment income. Unused amounts carry forward. Interest on money borrowed to buy tax-exempt bonds isn't deductible. File Form 4952.
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