Homeownership
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Is depreciation recapture necessary?
A couple who sold rental property wonders what forms they need to recapture depreciation.
3 min read Jun 10, 2010 -
Home appraisals come under more scrutiny
Homebuyers, sellers should expect delays, added costs as lenders take a second look at valuations.
3 min read May 08, 2010 -
7 housing tax laws you don’t want to miss
If you’re a homeowner or thinking of becoming one, these tax laws could save you money.
6 min read Apr 02, 2010 -
Tax losses on the sale of a rental home
A vacation home that was converted to a rental will be sold at a $100,000 loss. How is it taxed?
2 min read Mar 30, 2010 -
More twists on the homebuyer tax credit
A couple with a home inside an LLC wants to buy it and claim the first-time homebuyer tax credit.
2 min read Mar 25, 2010 -
2 big homeownership expenses to deduct
These home-related costs get special treatment at tax time, thanks to modifications in the law.
4 min read Mar 11, 2010 -
5 questions about the homebuyer tax credit
Does the IRS owe you a refund for the homebuyer tax credit? Here are a few answers.
6 min read Feb 18, 2010 -
Homebuyer tax credit extended, expanded
In 2009, lawmakers improved the homebuyer tax credit. Find out how it reduces your tax bill.
5 min read Feb 04, 2010 -
Capital gains tax exclusions of $1.5 mil?
It takes time, a good market and homebuilding skills to claim $1.5 million in tax exclusions.
2 min read Feb 04, 2010 -
7 new tax laws to know
Several new tax laws made it into the IRS Code. See which ones might help cut your tax bill.
4 min read Feb 01, 2010