Tax Deductions For A Homeowner - Benefits To Owning A Home Versus Renting

It is typical that if you called me to pre qualify for a new home we would discuss the advantages of owning a home. On the list of discussion topics are tax deductions in the form of mortgage interest paid on the loan. If one considers the tax write offs applied over a 12 month period of time with mortgage payments there can be significant savings over someone who rents. Owning a home can be one of the best tax shelter left. (click for Full Story)

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The Lowdown on Capital Gains Taxes

It is easy to see what is so attractive about “timing” the stock market -- buying stocks, bonds, or funds after an atypically awful week on Wall Street, then turning them around a few weeks later when the inevitable rebound takes place. The market has its somewhat predictable ups and downs, and anyone with half a brain knows when it’s been taking a beating, right? A tricky little item that many young and first-time investors have no idea about, though, is the pitfall of capita ... Most real estate investors don't plan on the impact of capital gains taxes when doing their real estate investing. (click for Full Story)

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