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FHA Wants Changes in its Foreclosure Policies

By Jo Gardner | Feb 25, 2020 | Comments Off on FHA Wants Changes in its Foreclosure Policies

FHA wants to revise its foreclosure policies, according to Dror Oppenheimer, senior advisor to assistant secretary for Housing-federal housing commissioner at HUD.  The Mortgage Bankers Association was recently invited to offer comments on the proposed changes through March 9, 2020.  Currently, a pre-foreclosure appraisal of the property was based only on exterior inspection.  This appraisal…

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Business Deduction or Entertainment?

By Jo Gardner | Feb 25, 2020 | Comments Off on Business Deduction or Entertainment?

Does the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) help you save money on your business deductions?  Many businesses were frustrated by changes in allowed dining and entertainment deductions.  Did you know there are proposed regulations addressing that elimination of deductions for entertainment, amusement or recreation activities related expenditures?  New guidance will be offered to determine whether…

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State and Local Individual Income Tax Collections per Capita

By Angelica | Feb 25, 2020 | Comments Off on State and Local Individual Income Tax Collections per Capita

The individual income tax is one of the most significant sources of revenue for state and local governments. In fiscal year 2017, the most recent year for which data are available, individual income taxes generated 23.3 percent of state and local tax collections, right behind general sales taxes (23.6 percent). The map below shows combined…

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Monthly Dividend Stock In Focus: Capitala Finance

By Angelica | Feb 25, 2020 | Comments Off on Monthly Dividend Stock In Focus: Capitala Finance

Updated on February 25th, 2020 by Josh Arnold In the stock market, reaching for high yields often backfires. To be sure, stocks with extremely high dividend yields look great on the surface. However, stocks with high yields are often the ones with the greatest level of risk in their distribution. For example, Capitala Finance Corp.…

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Common Tax Mistakes to Avoid

By Jo Gardner | Feb 25, 2020 | Comments Off on Common Tax Mistakes to Avoid

AcctServices.org reminds you of several common taxpayer errors that can impact your refund, and possibly your taxes, this year and beyond.  A quick check before filing can save you much pain later.  Here’s the list from the IRS of frequently received tax filing mistakes: Missing or Wrong Social Security Numbers, or EIN numbers.  Unless this…

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How Do You Find a Great, Affordable Tax Preparer?

By Jo Gardner | Feb 25, 2020 | Comments Off on How Do You Find a Great, Affordable Tax Preparer?

Are you looking for a good tax preparer or do you want to prepare your own tax return?  Maybe you have concerns about your income or your expenses.  A professional tax preparer can help answer your questions and file on your behalf but how do you find a good preparer?  The IRS offers guidance on…

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Co-parent adoption: A critical protection for LGBTQ+ families

By Angelica | Feb 25, 2020 | Comments Off on Co-parent adoption: A critical protection for LGBTQ+ families

Every child deserves to be part of a loving family, and establishing a secure legal relationship known as parentage between parents and their children is critical to the well-being of all families. This provides stability and security for children and allows parents to care for their children, including making important medical decisions. For LGBTQ+ families,…

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Summary of the Latest Federal Income Tax Data, 2020 Update

By Angelica | Feb 25, 2020 | Comments Off on Summary of the Latest Federal Income Tax Data, 2020 Update

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released data on individual income taxes for tax year 2017, showing the number of taxpayers, adjusted gross income, and income tax shares by income percentiles.[1] The data demonstrates that the U.S. individual income tax continues to be very progressive, borne primarily by the highest income earners.[2] In 2017, 143.3…

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Should you refinance your mortgage right now?

By Angelica | Feb 25, 2020 | Comments Off on Should you refinance your mortgage right now?

When is the right time to refinance your home? There are three smart and easy strategies you can use to know when a refinance it worth it and when it’s not. Original Article Posted at : https://themortgagereports.com/56825/three-foolproof-ways-to-know-when-to-refinance-your-mortgage-video

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Mortgage recast: Lower your mortgage payment without refinancing

By Angelica | Feb 25, 2020 | Comments Off on Mortgage recast: Lower your mortgage payment without refinancing

A mortgage recast lets you lower your monthly payment, without the large upfront cost of refinancing. Learn more about mortgage recast here. Original Article Posted at : https://themortgagereports.com/61875/mortgage-recast-lower-mortgage-payment-without-refinancing

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