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<b>Subject:</b> Re: [WSBARP] HOA dues - Are any of these HOA fees deductible for IRS personal returns?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Thanks - I thought as much for Townhome since it was for common areas but since I am an owner of the golf course, I thought some of those like taxes would be. Mike <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p>I cannot imagine it, unless it's a rental and deductible as a business expense.<o:p></o:p></p>
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