Tag: tax deduction

Understanding the Home Office Tax Deduction

If you run your business from home, you should know the IRS rules for claiming the home office tax deduction. Taking the deduction is a great way to save on your taxes, but you must follow these qualifying rules to avoid an audit. Who qualifies for a tax deduction? If you are a W-2 employee… Read more »

What You Need to Know About Points and Origination Fees

When buying your first house, the terms and conditions of the mortgage process can be confusing. Here’s a primer on two such terms: points and the origination fee. Origination fee. This is the cost that the mortgage company charges you for borrowing money. When you take out a mortgage, it is a new loan in… Read more »