Owning a home is one of the important life decisions that everyone needs to make. A home is a way to gather wealth, but downsides like mortgage, unexpected repairs, fees, and maintenance...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 03/31/2023
When it comes to tax time, homeowners are always looking for ways to reduce their tax burden. Luckily, many tax deductions available for homeowners can result in significant savings.Before...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 02/22/2023
The first-time home buyer's tax credit was introduced during the 2008 financial crisis to help Americans buy more affordable homes. Although there are many other mortgage and loan...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 12/18/2022
Each year, taxpayers must file Form 1098, Mortgage Interest Statement, with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for their mortgages and provide this statement to you. This statement...
Posted by Taxes Made EZ Inc on 10/16/2022
Not all debts are the same. Although most forms of lending carry risk, certain lending decisions are more likely to send you into a downward debt spiral. We call them debt traps.It's...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 08/11/2022
Perhaps you are considering if it is time to refinance your mortgage; if that is the case, then you need to know how much you can save and how much it will cost to refinance.Ideally,...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 08/15/2021
Buying a house can be very expensive. First is the down payment. Then there are closing costs, including appraisal, inspection, and title search fees. And once you own it, your expenses,...
Posted by CORE PERFORMANCE on 07/18/2022
The tax basis for your estate is what you paid for the property and all of its improvements and is generally different from the estate's purchase price. Often, the tax basis of...
Posted by Carmen Garcia on 06/18/2021
While many people might not realize, there are amazing tax benefits of purchasing a house. Two significant advantages are the property tax deduction and the mortgage interest, which...