Homeownership
Find tips for paying off your mortgage, refinancing to a better interest rate and boosting your home's value.
Latest Articles
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IRA distribution taxes
Unlike a qualified retirement plan, an IRA has no payback period for a distribution used to buy a home.
2 min read Jan 28, 2009 -
Capital gains on a duplex
Figuring capital gains tax on the sale of a duplex is a game of percentages.
2 min read Dec 03, 2008 -
Real estate taxes for ex-pats
An ex-pat married to a non-resident alien needs to weigh the merits of a second U.S. home, says CPA George Saenz.
2 min read Sep 11, 2008 -
Inheritance raises tax questions
Two reader questions inquire about the role of taxes after you receive an inheritance.
2 min read Aug 19, 2008 -
Home sales tax for foreigners
‘Mixed marriages’ and real estate sales may result in a 10-percent tax.
2 min read Aug 19, 2008 -
Taxes and homeownership
Owning a home brings not only yard work, but also an added dimension to your taxes.
5 min read Apr 15, 2005 -
Home sweet homeownership tax breaks
There are lots of tax reasons to own a home. Here’s how to make the most of them and avoid the pitfalls.
7 min read Feb 16, 2003