Filing taxes is never what most rational folks would call “fun,” but if you own a home, the onerous process may at least lead to a nice bit of delayed gratification down the road. Because if you have ...

Owning a home these days costs a lot of money. Once you get past the down payment and monthly mortgage costs, homeowners in the US spend an average of $10,867 a year on routine maintenance and upkeep.

As homeowners across the U.S. prepare to file their taxes this season, they may be wondering what deductions they qualify for and whether it's worth itemizing or sticking with the standard deduction.

Buying mortgage points can help you save on interest over the life of your loan, but Internal Revenue Service rules are strict about when and how you can deduct them. Understanding property type, loan ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As homeowners across the U.S. prepare to file their taxes this season, they may be wondering what deductions they qualify for and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Andrew Leahey is an attorney and law professor that covers tax. Starting in tax year 2025, taxpayers will be able to deduct up to ...

New IRS Schedule 1-A for 2025 introduces 4 new deductions for tips, overtime, car loan interest and seniors. These changes could lower your tax bill.