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TAX DEDUCTIONS ON HOME PURCHASE
I purchased a house this year. Would I qualify for any tax deductions on a home purchase?
Unfortunately, most of the expenses you paid when buying your home are not deductible in the year of purchase.
The only tax deductions on a home purchase you may qualify for is the prepaid mortgage interest(points). To deduct prepaid mortgage interest (points) paid to the lender if you must meet these qualifications:
2018’s States Affected by Tax Reform
While the changes to the tax law won’t affect most Americans’ 2018 filings for the 2017 fiscal year, 2019 will be a much different story. Citizens of certain states will benefit more than others, too.
InWorks – TAX PREPARATION & PLANNING
When preparing your taxes, we will focus on making sure you profit from every deduction and credit available so you get the biggest refund or lowest liability possible. We encourage you to shop around and compare!
NEW HOME TAX TIPS
Normally, if you purchase a piece of real estate to fix up and sell it at later date, the profit is taxed under the capital gains rules. There are even more favorable rules if the property qualifies as your principal residence. If you live in it more than two years during the five-year period preceding the sale, you can often exclude the gain from taxation altogether under special rules for homeowners.
Deciding Whether and How to File?
As people prepare to file their taxes, there are things to consider. They will want to determine if they need to file and the best way to do so.
Grandparents Caring for Grandchildren Should Check Their Eligibility for EITC
Grandparents who work and are also raising grandchildren might benefit from the earned income tax credit. The IRS encourages these… Read more Grandparents Caring for Grandchildren Should Check Their Eligibility for EITC
AM I CONSIDERED SELF-EMPLOYED?
The key to determining if you’re self-employed is to assess whether you are in business for yourself or are the… Read more AM I CONSIDERED SELF-EMPLOYED?
TAX BENEFITS FOR EDUCATION
Whether you are paying for a college education or a teacher buying items for your classroom, education credits and deductions can help lower your tax bill.
The American Opportunity Credit, Lifetime Learning Credit or the Tuition and Fees Deduction may help offset the cost of higher education for you, your spouse and your dependents.
UNDERSTANDING MEDICAL AND DENTAL EXPENSES
If you itemize your deductions on Form 1040, Schedule A, you may be able to deduct expenses you paid for medical care – including dental – for yourself, your spouse, and your dependents.