Taxes for Airbnb Hosts
Make sure you understand what your tax responsibilities are before you commit to renting through Airbnb.
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Ask the Expert: An Explanation of the Home Office Deduction for Work From Home Small Business Owners
Unless you're a tax accountant, home office tax deductions can be confusing. We asked our friends at Money Crashers to give us the rundown.
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How to Sell Your Home without Paying Taxes on the Profit
Selling your home? Make sure you understand the requirements for the capital gains tax exemption when it’s time to file. You may not owe a penny!
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Happy Tax Day! Do You Have Your Form 1098?
Interest on mortgages and most home equity loans or lines of credit is deductible. But you'll need a 1098 from your lender. What if you didn't get one?
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5 Questions to Ask Before You Use a HELOC to Pay Your Taxes
You were hoping for a tax return, but you got a bill instead, and you can't cover it. Should you use a HELOC to cover the bill instead of working out a payment plan with the IRS?
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Why Did My Mortgage Payment Go Up?
Unexpected bills are no fun, but your mortgage doesn't fall into that category. It arrives, right on time, and you pay it, just like that. Until it surprises you. Here's why your mortgage payment went up.
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Finance Friday: How Your Mortgage Can Save You Even More at Tax Time
Your mortgage may be the biggest bill you pay every month, so don’t miss out on the tax benefits of a home loan. The interest from your primary mortgage and a home equity loan, or second mortgage, might save you money at the end of the year (at least a little).
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Property Taxes are No Tea Party: 5 Questions to Ask Before Appealing Your Bill
As much as you may want to protest your property tax by throwing boxes of tea into a harbor, we recommend taking a more conventional route.
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How Your Home Improvement Can Make You Smile at Tax Time
Time to add a new bedroom? Replace the roof? Make your home accessible for an older relative? You may be able to deduct some of those expenses at tax time.
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What Do You Know About Refinancing with an Energy Efficient Mortgage?
Older homes are beautiful and practically overflowing with charm. But the original windows, ancient heating and air units, and an uninsulated attic make you want to put out the “For Sale” sign every time you open your monthly utility bill. Before you call your real estate agent, think about refinancing with an Energy Efficient Mortgage to make upgrades that save energy and money.
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