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Ask the taxgirl: What Qualifies as a Second Home?

7 May 2009

Taxpayer asks: Last year, my husband came into a little money. He bought a few acres in the middle of the state and put a motor home on it. He plans to build a cabin on it. Since it’s not a second home yet can we get any tax breaks on it? Taxgirl says: Who [...]

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Suddenly, being financially irresponsible pays off!

11 October 2007

The House Ways and Means Committee has voted to permanently remove the income tax consequences for homeowners whose debt is partially forgiven by a lender after a foreclosure. The bill is likely to pass the House and Senate, and President Bush has already spoken publicly about his approval of the measure. Great. Now homeowners have [...]

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