There are millions of homeowners that are parents waiting for their advance child tax credits to arrive; however, they might not be sure exactly how much money they are going to get. This makes it difficult to set a budget.
Owning real estate can make a big difference on your tax return, so make sure that you're taking advantage of all the deductions you're entitled to.
The Fiscal Cliff negotiations earlier this year created new tax breaks for homeowners, and extended others.
The typical U.S. taxpayer will receive roughly $3,000 in federal income tax refunds this year, an average of $250 per month. What would you do with an extra $250 per month?
Time is running out to boost to your 2011 federal tax refund. All that's required is to make your January 2012 mortgage payment while it's still December.
If you're an eligible federal employee or qualified military personnel, you have 3 weeks from this Saturday to use the federal home buyer tax credit, and to claim up to $8,000 in federal income tax credits.