Buying a home is one of the most significant financial decisions most people make in their lifetime. Homeownership is often seen as a symbol of success and stability, but it also comes...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 05/31/2023
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
Purchasing a home is often the most important financial decision of our lives, and for most of us, that means getting a mortgage. Mortgages can mean long-term borrowing at a relatively...
Posted by KLSM CPA Firm PLLC on 08/24/2022
Buying a home is a huge financial responsibility. But it's a worthwhile investment. One smart way to kill two birds with one stone is to deduct your mortgage points from your taxes,...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 02/28/2022
If you want to enjoy deductions on federal tax bills, mortgage point deduction is a terrific way to claim it. At times, it is sometimes called discount points or origination points;...
Posted by Taxes Made EZ Inc on 09/18/2020
Are you thinking of prepaying your mortgage? It might be a savvy move for some homeowners, but beefing up their loan payments just doesn't make sense for others. Here are the pros...
Posted by Taxes Made EZ Inc on 07/17/2020
In taking out a mortgage point, you get an interest rate based on many factors like your credit profile and the market rate. Also, there are times you get the chance to buy points...
Posted by CORE PERFORMANCE on 08/24/2021
One might desire to purchase a new house, and with money available, paying in cash might seem like the best option. While this appears promising, it is not always easy to decide the...
Posted by Stevenson Tax and Accounting, Inc. on 03/28/2021
For everyone buying a home via financing, the mortgage interest rate has a huge impact. Mortgage borrowers, however, are interested in the lowest rate possible. Yet, money lenders...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 09/18/2020
