Is the summer heat beginning to get to you? Before you crank up your air conditioner, try some of these tips to keep your house cool this summer without breaking the bank.
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Between gasoline, packing materials, moving assistance, and insurance, the summertime moving costs can really add up. All of this might get you thinking, “Are any of my summer-time moving expenses tax deductible?”
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Your home can save you money this summer. Find out how.
Now that winter is over, many of us are turning attention to clearing out the clutter. Spring cleaning is an annual ritual for us. The good news is that you can use spring cleaning as a time to help others, as well as to clean the clutter from your home.
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Daylight savings time is almost here, which robs us of an hour as we spring forward this Sunday. That is, unless you live in one of the few areas where daylight savings time is not observed, such as most of Arizona, Hawaii, and most of the US territories. That gives us one less hour to file our taxes, so if you haven’t filed yet, time to get in gear and file your taxes.
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The deadline to appeal property taxes is in September in many areas. With the decline in property values, it may be worth appealing your property tax value to make sure you are paying the correct property tax amount. You may be able to save money. Column Five’s, Josh Ritchie gives us details on how frequency of use of second properties may impact how you report property taxes.
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With the last chance to appeal the assessed value of your home quickly approaching, we wanted to share our infographic that compares state-by-state property taxes, which is one of the largest home related expenses we pay and is hands down a significant revenue source for state and local governments.
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Under 2008 legislation designed to stimulate the housing market, first-time homebuyers could claim a tax credit of up to $7,500, however beginning in 2010 taxpayers were required to pay the credit back. Find out more here.
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The 2011 Residential Energy Tax Credit, the credit for energy-saving home improvements was decreased effective January 1, 2011. Find out how the changes affect your taxes.
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In the summer, many take on home improvement projects. Here are some ways to remodel while recouping the maximum that you can in tax credits and deductions.
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