Is the mortgage interest tax deduction here to stay? (5/16/2013)
Maybe. Maybe not. Lawmakers kept the popular IRS deduction that saves homeowners money, but it could be in the crosshairs again later this year.

U.S. considers mortgage interest deduction change (4/26/2013)
Should the U.S. keep the home mortgage interest deduction in the tax code? A U.S. House committee took testimony yesterday from NAR and other interest groups.

Some mortgage aid recipients hear from IRS (4/22/2013)
The IRS could tax some people who got mortgage aid, contrary to expectations – but maybe not. In the law, shields don’t always apply to cash-out refinancings.

Fla. ranks No. 6 for taxes paid by small businesses (4/19/2013)
Small business study: Researchers looked at all taxes imposed by a state and compared total tax burdens. In Fla., small businesses did relatively well.

Obama budget proposal: What would impact housing? (4/11/2013)
The president issued his outline of budget priorities to Congress. It includes a limit to itemized deductions, including a cap on mortgage interest.

Self-employed save with 9 tax tips (3/15/2013)
The independence that comes with being your own boss is often a double-edged sword. It’s liberating, but self-employed Americans can dread filing taxes.

How to guide: Finding homeownership tax deductions (3/6/2013)
Homeownership comes with a number of easy-to-overlook IRS tax deductions, but website HouseLogic offers advice, including a list of the “nine easy mistakes.”

Mortgage-interest deduction costs less than feared (2/20/2013)
Some tax reformers want mortgage tax deduction to go away, figuring the U.S. will make $100B more per year. But new figures put the number much lower: $69.7B.

Concerns remain over mortgage interest deduction (2/1/2013)
Congress’ support for homeownership seemed to waver last year, though it appears more solid now. But NAR says the mortgage deduction could still be challenged.

IRS simplifies home office deduction for 2013 (1/22/2013)
The current deduction is complicated and requires great records. A new, simpler method makes it easier, but it might not save as much in taxes.

7 tax mistakes startups should avoid (1/9/2013)
Taxes can be confusing, and many startup business owners fail to fully understand the rules. Best advice: Hire a good tax adviser.

Mortgage deduction eyed in deficit talks (11/27/2012)
While NAR continues to oppose a weaker mortgage interest tax deduction, some kind of change now appears more likely.