Homeownership
Find tips for paying off your mortgage, refinancing to a better interest rate and boosting your home's value.
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What to do when military pension creates tax liability due to withholding issues
The IRS has a form that can help you adjust tax withholding from pension income.
3 min read May 03, 2016 -
The rules on taking an IRA distribution tax-free for first-time home purchase
You can’t escape tax entirely, but you can avoid the 10% IRA withdrawal penalty.
3 min read Apr 26, 2016 -
State taxes: Ohio
Each state has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.
2 min read Mar 08, 2016 -
State taxes: Oklahoma
Oklahoma has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.
3 min read Mar 08, 2016 -
State taxes: Montana
Each state has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.
2 min read Mar 08, 2016 -
State taxes: Massachusetts
Each state has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.
2 min read Mar 08, 2016 -
4 options for your tax refund
You can direct deposit and split your tax refund among as many as 4 accounts.
5 min read Feb 25, 2016 -
Cut taxes with early mortgage payment
Cut your tax bill by paying your January mortgage and property taxes in December.
3 min read Dec 09, 2015 -
Should you buy energy-efficient appliances sooner or later?
Should you buy energy-efficient appliances before the old ones need to be replaced?
3 min read Oct 21, 2015 -
Home sweet homeowner tax breaks
Owning a home offers lots of benefits, including ways to reduce your tax bill.
7 min read Jul 15, 2015