Two weeks ago, as part of The Economic Growth & Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001, the new tax rates went into effect. With all the hullabaloo about how much money everyone was going to save, the effects on your paycheck won't be as dramatic as all the fireworks that came along with the rhetoric. Take a look at how your paycheck might change:
Is an insurance company or tax preparer the best place for consumers to get home loans? That will depend on the quality of the company doing your home loan. But if a huge company like State Farm gets in the home loan game, you can be fairly certain they'll show up with the cash at closing.
Each time there's a new administration taking office some economic policies get changed. Learn one expert's predictions about what Clinton's reelection meant in 1996, including the impact on capital gains taxes. While Clinton promised much capital gains tax relief, it remained to be seen whether it would happen during his administration.
News from the mailbag about real estate, Bob Dole's proposed tax cut, home ownership rates, home warranty, and more.
Second in a two-part series about how to figure out if the home office deduction is worthwhile. This week we'll look at how to calculate your deduction and decide if the trouble of taking it is worthwhile. See last week's column where we discussed who is eligible for a home office deduction.
First in a two-part series about how to figure out if the home office deduction is worthwhile. This week, we'll explore who is eligible for a home office deduction. Next week we'll look at how to calculate your deduction and decide if the trouble of taking it is worthwhile.
