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Tax Benefits for Real Estate Investors

Hollis, NH Potential Investor Looks for Tax Advice

Real estate is a great way to diversify your investments, generating a steady flow of passive income.
There are also many tax benefits to real estate investing, including writing off maintenance expenses
done on the property, property taxes, insurance, mortgage interest, and even property management
fees. These deductions can significantly reduce the taxable income generated from rental properties.
You are also able to take advantage of depreciation. This can be deducted each year, taking into
consideration how much the property is worth, the time period, and a designated depreciation method
that will be used.

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What are the Tax Benefits of Owning a Home?

Amherst, NH Homeowners Looks for Future Tax Advantages

There are many tax advantages for homeowners, particularly when itemizing your taxes. If you have a mortgage on your home the interest paid each year can be deducted from your taxable income. This is only available if you are itemizing your taxes, as opposed to taking the standard deduction. If you have a home equity loan, this interest can also be deducted when filing your taxes. For those self-employed individuals, the space in the home used for business purposes can be deducted including heat, utilities, and insurance, saving you money on your overall tax bill.

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