Mortgage

Decreased or eliminated deductions for 2018 taxes

While the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) reduces most income tax rates and expands some tax breaks. It limits or eliminates several itemized deductions that have been valuable to many individual taxpayers. Here are five important deductions you may see reduced or eliminated when you file your 2018 income tax return: State and local tax deduction. For 2018 through 2025, your total itemized deduction for all state and local taxes combined — including property tax … Read more

Mortgage Interest Rates- Act quick if you want to help your child buy a home

Mortgage Interest Rates- Act quick if you want to help your child buy a home Mortgage interest rates are still at historically low levels, but they’re expected to go up by year end. So if you’ve been thinking about helping your child — or grandchild — buy a home, consider acting soon. There also are some favorable tax factors for mortgage rates that will help: 0% capital gains rate. If … Read more