For Senior Taxpayers
Question: Are the proceeds I received from a reverse mortgage taxable to me?
Answer:
No, the amounts received from a reverse mortgage are not taxable. A reverse mortgage is a loan. The lender is paying you (in a lump sum, a monthly advance, a line of credit, or a combination of all three) while you continue to live in your home.
- With a reverse mortgage, you retain title to your home.
- Depending on the plan, your reverse mortgage becomes due with interest when you move, sell your home, reach the end of a pre-selected loan period, or die. Because reverse mortgages are considered loan advances and not income, the amount you receive is not taxable.
- Any interest (including original issue discount) accrued on a reverse mortgage is not deductible until you actually pay it, which is usually when you pay off the loan in full. Your deduction may be limited because a reverse mortgage loan generally is subject to the limit on Home Equity Debt discussed in Part II of Publication 936, Home Mortgage Interest Deduction.
Additional Information:
Category: Other
Subcategory: For Senior Taxpayers
