Taxes

How To Calculate Mortgage Interest Deduction If It’s Over The Max

The mortgage interest deduction is a positive benefit for homeowners. This itemized deduction allows homeowners to subtract mortgage interest from their taxable income, thereby lowering the amount of taxes they owe. The current maximum mortgage interest deduction is based on a $750,000 mortgage amount. Before the Tax Cuts And Jobs Act (TCJA) passed in December

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How To Feel Less Guilty About Paying No Federal Income Taxes

For the longest time, I’ve been a proponent of paying federal income taxes. Federal income taxes among all other taxes collected are used to pay for Social Security (~23% of budget), defense and security (~16% of budget), major health programs such as Medicaid and Medicare (~25% of budget), and other social safety nets. Somebody has

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2022 Income Tax Brackets And The New Ideal Income For Maximum Happiness

The 2022 income tax brackets and standard deductions are out! Although the actual income tax brackets have not changed, the taxable income range per tax bracket has adjusted upward slightly to account for inflation. That’s nice of the IRS, but at the end of the day, the government still wants our money!. Here are four

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Historical Gift Tax Exclusion Amounts: Be A Rich Strategic Giver

The historical gift tax exclusion amount is $19,000 for 2025, unchanged from 2025, up from $18,000 in 2024, $17,000 in 2023, and $16,000 in 2022. As a result, you may want to contribute more to your child’s 529 plan or give them more money if your estate may surpass the estate tax threshold when you

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