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Tax Law for Selling Real Estate
If you live in a house for two of the previous five years, you owe little or no taxes on its sale. Knowing the tax laws can make a considerable difference in the tax picture when you sell a building, whether it’s your residence or a property that was previously your residence. Read more…
Home Foreclosure: What's Your Tax Liability?
Through 2025, exceptions to federal tax laws allow some homeowners to escape additional tax liability when going through foreclosure. Read more…
What is IRS Form 8859: Carryforward of D.C. First-Time Homebuyer Credit
Form 8859 is a tax form that will never be used by the majority of taxpayers. However, if you live in the District of Columbia (D.C.), it could be the key to saving thousands of dollars on your taxes. While many first-time home purchasers in D.C. are entitled to a federal tax credit, Form 8859 calculates the amount of carry-forward credit you can use in future years, not the amount of your initial tax credit. Read more…
Deducting Mortgage Interest FAQs
If you're a homeowner, you probably qualify for a deduction on your home mortgage interest. The tax deduction also applies if you pay interest on a condominium, cooperative, mobile home, boat or recreational vehicle used as a residence. Read more…
Mortgage Refinance Tax Deductions
When refinancing a mortgage to get a lower interest rate or obtain more favorable loan terms, you're really just taking out a new loan and using the money to pay off your existing home loan. In general, the same tax deductions are available when you're refinancing a mortgage as when you're taking out a mortgage to buy a home. Read more…
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