UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
Well-Known Member
Economists disagree with you. Google mortgage interest deduction economics and you'll get several articles that explain the problems with it better than I can. Basically it's extremely regressive, the bigger your mortgage the bigger your tax subsidy. It alters the true cost of home ownership which affects home prices. If you can afford a $2 mil home you don't need government assistance on that mortgage.
I believe the deduction is phased out based on income.