Bill Summary
The "Mortgage Insurance Tax Deduction Act of 2025" is proposed legislation aimed at amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the deduction for mortgage insurance premiums a permanent feature of the tax code. Currently, this deduction is not permanent and is subject to expiration. By removing the sunset provision (clause (iv) of Section 163(h)(3)(E)), the bill ensures that taxpayers can continue to deduct the cost of mortgage insurance premiums on their federal tax returns. The changes would take effect for amounts paid or accrued after December 31, 2024, providing ongoing tax relief for homeowners who pay for mortgage insurance.
Possible Impacts
Here are three examples of how the proposed "Mortgage Insurance Tax Deduction Act of 2025" could affect people:
1. **Increased Affordability for Homebuyers**: By making the deduction for mortgage insurance premiums permanent, the legislation could lower the effective monthly cost of homeownership for buyers who are required to pay private mortgage insurance (PMI). This could make it easier for first-time homebuyers or those with lower down payments to afford homes, potentially increasing homeownership rates.
2. **Financial Relief for Existing Homeowners**: Homeowners who currently pay mortgage insurance premiums would benefit from the ability to deduct these costs from their taxable income. This could result in significant tax savings, allowing them to allocate those funds toward other financial needs, such as paying down debt, saving for retirement, or making home improvements.
3. **Impact on the Housing Market**: The permanence of this tax deduction may lead to increased demand in the housing market, as more buyers may feel financially empowered to purchase homes. This could stimulate economic activity in related sectors, such as construction and home improvement, but it could also lead to rising home prices in some areas due to increased competition among buyers.
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 918 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 918
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the
deduction for mortgage insurance premiums.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 4, 2025
Ms. Brownley introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means
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A BILL
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the
deduction for mortgage insurance premiums.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Mortgage Insurance Tax Deduction Act
of 2025''.
SEC. 2. DEDUCTION FOR MORTGAGE INSURANCE PREMIUMS MADE PERMANENT.
(a) In General.--Section 163(h)(3)(E) of the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986 is amended by striking clause (iv).
(b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply
to amounts paid or accrued after December 31, 2024.
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