Deduct Your Refinancing Costs. As the real estate market improves and mortgage rates remain low, many homeowners are considering refinancing their home mortgages. Following are some of the general tax rules for deducting the charges associated with refinancing. Interest Interest on a refinanced loan will be deductible to the extent the loan refinances up to $1…
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Depreciating Business Property
Depreciating Business Property. Depreciation deductions can be extremely valuable for a business. For example, in a recent court case, a federal judge ruled a company could begin taking its depreciation deductions for two buildings housing retail stores at a point prior to when they were "open for business." The ruling allowed the company to show a…
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New Accounts for the Disabled
New Accounts for the Disabled. The general information in this publication is not intended to be nor should it be treated as tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Before making any decision or taking any action, you should consult a qualified professional advisor who has been provided with all pertinent facts relevant to your…
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Retirement Savings: Leave, Take, or Roll
Retirement Savings: Leave, Take, or Roll If you're about to switch employers or retire, you may wonder what to do with the money you have in your employer's retirement plan. Generally, you have four choices, each with very different consequences. Leave You may leave the money where it is, provided your former employer's plan permits…
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