Homeownership
Find tips for paying off your mortgage, refinancing to a better interest rate and boosting your home's value.
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Tax credit claims could limit Free File
The IRS’s Free File option is back. But this year, tax credits could leave some filers out.
4 min read Jan 27, 2010 -
Sales tax deduction for a new roof?
When it comes to home renovations like a new roof, the sales tax deduction can get confusing.
2 min read Jan 19, 2010 -
10 astute tax moves in 2010
Start saving today on next year’s taxes with these simple strategies for lowering your IRS bill.
5 min read Dec 29, 2009 -
5 ways to slash home energy bills
High home energy bills zapping your wallet? These five steps can save power and juice savings.
4 min read Dec 14, 2009 -
Figuring depreciation on a rental
The rules for depreciating a home that was converted to a rental can get tricky.
2 min read Nov 05, 2009 -
Will a refinance result in higher taxes?
Borrowing against your rental was smart while prices rose. But sell now and you still owe taxes.
2 min read Sep 22, 2009 -
Pay IRA penalty or foreclose?
To save a home with nearly $200,000 in equity, be willing to pay a penalty — or maybe not.
3 min read Sep 15, 2009 -
Video: Overlimit on gift tax
Adoptive mother went over the limit in gift tax. What can she do?
Aug 01, 2009 -
Reporting gains in a 1031 exchange
The usual capital gains rules are different when the property is a like-kind exchange.
2 min read Jul 23, 2009 -
Is an insurance settlement taxable?
In certain cases, the remains of a settlement to repair a home’s sinkhole damage could be taxed.
1 min read Jul 21, 2009