Question Details: Hi, my parents and I bought a duplex together in California in the Los Angeles County but my name was not included in the deed or mortgage. What can be done so that I can properly deduct my share on the mortgage when filling my income-tax? Thank you.
You have more issues than taxes here. If your name is not on the deed, you have a serious issue with your ownership of this property. In California, if a real estate transaction is not in writing, it does not exist.
You need to see a real estate attorney to correct these title issues and be able to claim your deductions.
Call my office for an appointment.
Robert Spitz
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You cannot. You would need a title transfer of some sort -- a quit claim or talk to the mortgage lender. Was it an oversight?

Are you a lawyer?
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