Homeownership
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How to figure out whether that letter is an assessment or a property tax bill
Don’t freak out. An assessment is often not a bill. Here’s how to decipher that notice.
3 min read Jun 17, 2016 -
How home sale exclusion applies to military family with marching orders
Military household gets special exception to land a tax break on their home sale.
2 min read May 24, 2016 -
Investor can take depreciation expense and other deductions for rental property
You can’t write off your mortgage payments, but there are other tax breaks.
3 min read May 17, 2016 -
Homeowner can’t sell home due to silent second mortgage from previous owners
The title company should’ve seen the lien when you bought the home. But you have options.
3 min read May 06, 2016 -
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: Oklahoma
Oklahoma has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.
3 min read Mar 08, 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: 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