Property tax and Mortgage interest deduction on marital property when divorced?

Question

I am divorced and am paying the full mortage payment and property tax for a home purchased during the marriage. My ex does not work and does not contribute to any of these payments. Can I take the full property tax and interest deduction for tax purposes?

Answer 1

If you are obligated to make the payments and do so, yes.  Tell the lender to send Form 1098 to you.

Answer 2

If you are the one paying it, and your name is on the loan and the title whether his is or not, then yes you can deduct the whole amount.