An Economic Analysis of the Mortgage Interest Deduction

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An Economic Analysis of the Mortgage Interest Deduction

Published Jun 25, 2020Updated Jun 20, 2025

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HR 1115th Congress
An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.
Dec 22, 2017 · Signed by President.
HR 1865116th Congress
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020
Dec 20, 2019 · Became Public Law No: 116-94.

An Economic Analysis of the Mortgage Interest Deduction

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