Heloc vs Conventional loan Tax implications
I have a question regarding buying a rental property. I see heloc interest on a primary goes on schedule A but rental/investment interest goes on schedule e.
Are there any tax differences in using a Heloc (on the equity in Primary House) vs Conventional Loan to buy a rental property? I can get a Heloc 50-75 bps cheaper than a conventional loan but if I'm going to shoot myself in the foot from a tax perspective its not worth it. I'm worried I won't be able to use Heloc interest exp to offset rental income.
I emailed my tax accountant but he wants a 30 minute meeting for something that should take a minute.
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I run a CPA firm and deal with these kinds of questions all the time. Generally, interest from a HELOC used to buy investment property can be deductible as long as it's directly related to the rental activity. The key is that the funds must be specifically traced to the purchase or improvement of the rental property. Conventional loans are straightforward in this regard too. It's worth modeling out both scenarios to see which offers better overall financial benefits, including tax implications. Happy to point you in the right direction if you get stuck.