How does the mortgage interest deduction work?

The mortgage interest deduction (hypotheekrenteaftrek) lets you subtract the interest on your main-residence loan from your taxable income in box 1, so you pay less income tax. To qualify, the mortgage must be repaid within the set term, which is why new loans use an annuity or linear form. Many homeowners receive the benefit monthly through a provisional refund (voorlopige teruggaaf).

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