My partner and I are about to buy a house together, and we're trying to decide how to do this. We're gay, and hence technically unmarried, and we're trying to figure out the tax implications of the different options. [more inside]
posted by Tooty McTootsalot on Dec 5, 2012 - 10 answers

Can you write off renovations to your home on your taxes for a home based business if you don't own or rent the residence? [more inside]
posted by blubutterfly on Apr 29, 2012 - 1 answer

If I have the option, is it more advantageous for me to close on a house (tax wise) in 2011 or 2012? [more inside]
posted by batcrazy on Dec 20, 2011 - 11 answers

My mother refinanced our house in September 2009 and to qualify for a better rate I cosigned the new loan - now the mortgage statement comes in both of our names. Since I've never owned a piece of property before do I qualify for the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit?
posted by exhilaration on Mar 12, 2010 - 6 answers

Property Tax filter: In August I bought a house in King County WA. The county's assessment of the property is very high. I would like to appeal for a review of the assessment. The desired result is a lower tax bill. I would be grateful for any strategy or advice. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 1, 2009 - 7 answers

What options are available to two individuals who co-own a house and one wishes to buy the other one out? [more inside]
posted by J-Garr on Jan 11, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm a woman, divorced, being audited by the IRS, in some credit card debt and have problems with my rental history. Should I sell my home? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 9, 2007 - 14 answers