gabyrig asked:


If you get a conventional mortgage, your interest is tax deductible. If I take out a personal loan to buy my primary residence, can I deduct interest from that personal loan when I file my taxes?

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Jan R asked:


I loaned a friend some money several years ago to help start a business, and the business failed and I was not repaid for the loan. I also, the same year, had losses from other investments (in the stock market). My understanding is that I can only deduct $3000 in investment losses for that year. Is the personal loan in the same category as the other investments — in other words, does it count as part of the $3000 limit? Or is there a way I can claim that loss separately? Thanks!

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