The American Opportunity Tax credit is a new tax credit which has replaced the previous Hope Credit for the 2009 and 2010 tax years. Under the new credit, not only has the name changed but …

The tax code is one of the main ways that the government tries to burden and benefit certain people.  In the case of single parents, there are a number of tax tips to help ease …

There are a variety of credits that will reduce your taxes; however, before you or your accountant include them; you should take the time to read the rules yourself; especially if you wait until the last …

Preparing your first tax return can be fun and exciting. If it is a simple return, with just one w-2, then hop onto the irs website at irs.gov, and just follow the directions. It’s easy, …

The First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit is a refundable credit that is available to certain individuals who purchased a home before May 1, 2010 to be used as their principal residence.  There are few different varieties …

You’ve heard the saying, “two can live cheaper than one.” Well, two people who are married can also pay a whole lot less in income tax. The reason is, that the tax code is structured …

Some tax deductions are easy to remember.  Mortgage interest and points, for example, are usually foremost in taxpayers’ minds because they represent a large part of the deductions and because they are usually reported to …

Homeownership is one of the behaviors that the tax code is intentionally designed to encourage, which means that homeowners should pay close attention to the code and take advantage of all the deductions that they …

Although there are military centers on the bases to help; there are others who can assist service members to get the best. For example, some of them might not realize that the Law HR 3149 …

Earned income credit is a tax credit that is designed and aimed at helping the low income working population. In addition, it gives the low income an incentive to continue working rather than collecting welfare. …

Fake, spam and scam emails fills our email inboxes every day. Sometimes it’s easy to spot the scam due to poor English, a ridiculous story, a shady link or an unfamiliar email address in the …

* Which Tax Return Form Should You Use? * Tax return forms are virtually the most complex forms there are around. If you are like a lot of people in the United States, you are …

The Earned Income Tax Credit (“EITC”) is a tax credit that is available to certain low-income families and individuals.  It is designed to provide some tax burden relief to those who are working but have …

Any profit you make from the sale of your principal residence is considered a capital gain, and is subject to the capital gains tax. This tax has higher exemptions and lower rates of taxation than …

Good news for home buyers, the U.S. government has extended the First-time homebuyer credit, and expanded it to include benefits for replacement homes.  Familiarizing yourself with the ten points discussed here can help you determine …

As you all know by know the housing market is in big trouble and there does not appear to be an end in sight , at least not until sometime in 2008. The problem as …

A statute of limitations generally is an amount of time within which a certain legal claim can be made. It applies to criminal matters, civil matters, and as we will see below, it also applies …

You have thought about owning your own car and house and investing in the stock market, but why not try staking a claim to a piece of land? During an upswing in development, land appreciates …

The Deal of the Century and How to Find One. Often times, a deal in the real estate market depends on a person’s perception. Investors may be looking at one aspect of a home, while …

The doom and gloomers (mostly economists) are predicting a further serious downtown in housing prices. Who are these people with no sense a’tal? When the market roars up for a while, it tends to come …

When starting the journey to become a real estate investor, one of the first questions you may ask yourself is “where will I get the money?”. You can work hard at your day job and …

TIC, or Tenancy-In-Common is a type of co-ownership pertaining to real estate where the “right of survivorship” is void. TIC allows those with interest in the property to name an inheritor to take control of …

We would all like to think of ourselves enjoying the good things in life, not having to stress about finances, and not having to be concerned about growing old, poor. But if we are currently …

Are you one of those looking for a comfortable, financially stable future, in your own posh beach bungalow, with exorbitant interiors, lush green gardens, private golf course, most expensive limousine, and a fat bank balance, …

The market we are experiencing today is probably one of the most volatile the United States has ever witnessed. Having said that, let me also preface this article by saying that this is currently a …

How do you find good real estate deals? There always has been – and always will be -one main source for real estate bargains. They are called motivated sellers. In fact, real estate bargains don’t …

ABC’s of Real Estate Finance When you are starting a home search, the first subject you must become familiar with is how to finance your purchase. In this author’s opinion, the best way to go …

Saving money has always been something people did when they had the extra cash. Now that we are in an indefinite recession, saving cannot be more critical. The question of saving for a home or …

Real estate financing is a commercial loan typically offered to finance the purchase of buildings or land for a business. The property is often used as collateral and the lender will have a legal claim …

Whether new to real estate investing, or a seasoned pro, Real Estate Investment (REI)clubs are worthwhile resources for your investing future. There are hundreds of clubs scattered around the country, with many larger metropolitan areas …