Homeownership
Find tips for paying off your mortgage, refinancing to a better interest rate and boosting your home's value.
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Must I report to the IRS the sale of inherited devalued property to Florida county?
Though the county paid less than the property’s value, you must report it. Here’s how.
2 min read Jan 12, 2015 -
Cost basis for gift of subdivided property
Your cost basis is not the land’s value on the date when the land was subdivided.
2 min read Nov 20, 2014 -
Basis for depreciation on rental property
Here’s how to figure the basis for depreciation of the home you are converting to a rental.
2 min read Nov 18, 2014 -
How to be a happy time share owner
Some time share owners are satisfied. Here’s what they did right.
3 min read Jun 19, 2014 -
Deduct mortgage interest on a 2nd home?
The interest on the home you bought for your in-laws may be deductible in these cases.
2 min read Jun 17, 2014 -
Is payment for a right of way taxable?
The payment will affect your property’s basis, so the first step is to calculate its basis.
2 min read Apr 01, 2014 -
Deduct mortgage interest on three houses?
You can deduct mortgage interest on two homes. But if you rent the third, you have an option.
2 min read Mar 06, 2014 -
Deductible expenses of two homes
You’re in a tough spot, but you can probably deduct property taxes and mortgage interest.
2 min read Feb 04, 2014 -
10 cities with the highest utility bills
The heat is on! You’d be sweating it out if you had to pay utility bills in these cities.
Jan 14, 2014 -
Determining basis as a joint tenant
You would have gotten a bigger tax break if your aunt had left her property to you in a trust.
3 min read Dec 10, 2013