Can mortgage deduction be split in divorce situation?

[momofone23]

During 2013, it was court ordered that my ex and I split the mortgage/taxes on the marital home. The loan was in my ex's name, however we were both on the deed. The house sold in August. So I paid half for mortgage and taxes for the first 7 months. I come to find out that my ex went ahead and claimed 100% of the mortgage deduction on his taxes. He claims that his accountant told him it can not be split between two people. I find that hard to believe as I am sure there are similar circumstances amongst many divorced couples and mortgages. What is the rule on this? Thanks.

 

[LdiJ]

During 2013, it was court ordered that my ex and I split the mortgage/taxes on the marital home. The loan was in my ex's name, however we were both on the deed. The house sold in August. So I paid half for mortgage and taxes for the first 7 months. I come to find out that my ex went ahead and claimed 100% of the mortgage deduction on his taxes. He claims that his accountant told him it can not be split between two people. I find that hard to believe as I am sure there are similar circumstances amongst many divorced couples and mortgages. What is the rule on this? Thanks.

How much mortgage interest are we talking about? Its quite possible that 1/2 of 7 months worth of mortgage interest wouldn't be enough to make itemization worth while, therefore it could be a moot point.

 

[davew128]

Why are you taking the word of your ex's accountant (who is wrong BTW)?

 

[Zigner]

Why are you taking the word of your ex's accountant (who is wrong BTW)?

OP's taking the word of the ex. We have no idea what the accountant actually said.

 

[davew128]

OP's taking the word of the ex.

Even more foolish.