N-2018-63: Amplification and Modification of Safe Harbor Method for Participants in the HFA Hardest Hit Fund

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Issue Number: N-2018-63

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Notice 2018-63 extends the application of the HFA Hardest Hit Fund safe harbor to homeowners who may be affected by the new $10,000 limitation on deductible property taxes. Under the modified safe harbor, participating homeowners may allocate mortgage payments actually made first to deductible mortgage interest, and thereafter use any reasonable method to allocate the remaining balance of payments made to real property taxes, mortgage insurance premiums, home insurance premiums and principal.

Notice 2018-63 will be in IRB: 2018-34, dated 8/20/2018.

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