A payday loan seems like a lifesaver because it provides an easy way to get cash. If you were suddenly met with a high expense without any means of payment, a payday loan might appear...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 01/19/2020
The points you paid for when you signed a mortgage to buy your home can help you reduce your federal tax bill. With scores, sometimes referred to as loan origination points or discount...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 09/30/2019
Sometimes a debtor could be overwhelmed by debt repayments and may need to negotiate for debt cancellation. If you get one, the IRS considers it an income, and it is taxable. That's...
Posted by CORE PERFORMANCE on 05/22/2022
Lenders, at times, might check your credit using a hard inquiry, also called a hard pull. They will send a note of such an official review into your credit report. Such information...
Posted by CORE PERFORMANCE on 01/31/2022
In taking out a mortgage point, you get an interest rate based on many factors like your credit profile and the market rate. Also, there are times you get the chance to buy points...
Posted by CORE PERFORMANCE on 08/24/2021
Forgiveness of debts, also known as debt cancellation, is a relief to anyone who has been in debt. But what happens afterward with the taxes? When your debt is canceled or forgiven,...
Posted by CORE PERFORMANCE on 07/31/2021
As long as you repay such a loan fully, there is no need for income taxes on a personal loan. However, the forgiveness of any part of the loan or paying the loan for a lesser amount...
Posted by Karen Munoz, EA on 06/06/2021
The wage garnishment on a federal student loan occurs when the employer deducts part of the payment to repay the student loan after non-payment. Please note that under the Covid-19...
Posted by Carmen Garcia on 05/19/2021
While many people might not realize, there are amazing tax benefits of purchasing a house. Two significant advantages are the property tax deduction and the mortgage interest, which...
Posted by Karen Munoz, EA on 05/19/2021
