Maryland homeowners may be eligible for a new federal tax deduction of about $300 that we haven't enjoyed in the past.

This information comes from The Mortgage Insurance Companies of America (MICA), a trade association representing the private mortgage insurance industry. MICA provides information to lenders and investors on legislative and regulatory issues and represents the industry on Capitol Hill.

According to the MICA website, many homeowners with private mortgage insurance on their home loans may be able to deduct the cost of mortgage insurance premiums for the very first time on their 2007 federal tax returns.

Who qualifies for this deduction?

Families with an adjusted gross income of $100,000 or less qualify for the full tax deduction, while families with incomes of more than $100,000 and up to $109,000 will be eligible for a reduced deduction.

Which homes qualify?

If mortgage insurance is required for your home loan, and it closes between January 1, 2007 and December 31, 2010, your PMI could be deductible in those tax years. Unfortunately, private mortgage insurance on loans that closed prior to 2007 is not deductible.

A few more details:

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