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07/11/2026

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05/25/2026

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05/22/2026

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Deductible house-related expenses

Taxpayers must itemize their deductions to deduct homeownership expenses. Most home buyers take out a mortgage to buy their home, and their mortgage lender may bundle other home-related costs.

The costs the homeowner can deduct are:

1. State and local real estate taxes, subject to a $40,000 limit or $20,000 if married filing separately
2. Home mortgage interest, within the allowed limits

Homeowners can't deduct any of the following items:
1. Insurance including fire and comprehensive coverage and title insurance.
2. The amount applied to reduce the principal of the mortgage.
3. Wages paid to domestic help
4. Depreciation
5. The cost of utilities, such as gas, electricity or water
6. Most settlement or closing costs
7. Forfeited deposits, down payments or earnest money
8. Internet or Wi-Fi system or service
9. Homeowners’ association fees, condominium association fees or common charges.
10. Home repairs
11. Mortgage Interest Credit
12. The Mortgage Interest Credit helps people with lower income afford homeownership. Those who qualify can claim the credit each year for part of the home mortgage interest paid. A homeowner may be eligible for the credit if they were issued a qualified
13. Mortgage Credit Certificate from their state or local government.

Ministers and military housing allowance:

Ministers and members of the uniformed services who receive a nontaxable housing allowance can still deduct their real estate taxes and home mortgage interest. They don't have to reduce their deductions based on the allowance.

05/15/2026

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QUESTION: Why do Tax Professionals all ask for previous year tax returns?

ANSWER: Tax preparers need prior year returns to verify AGI, check for carryovers, and ensure accuracy in current year filings.

Some software need prior year AGI for new clients in order to e-file their current year return. We need to known of any business depreciations, and to determine current year underpayment penalties.

To identify information that is beneficial to you that you may have forgotten to share with us in the current year.

05/07/2026

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05/06/2026

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Here is my response to Tax Professionals, Bookkeepers, & Accountant only put numbers on forms and in various program software!!!

Please understand that while the end product is a filed form, the true value lies in the expertise, interpretation of tax law, risk management, and strategic planning that occurs before those numbers are entered.

Actually, the numbers are just the final step. My real work is interpreting the complex, constantly changing tax code to ensure you don’t pay a penny more than necessary, identifying missed deductions, and planning for your future tax liability.

Yes!!! Anyone can put numbers in boxes, but I ensure those numbers won't trigger an audit or penalties. I verify compliance, substantiate deductions, and handle the risks so you have peace of mind that a simple input error won't cost you thousands later
With the tax code changing annually, I focus on applying those updates to your specific financial situation. My role is to recognize how your investments, business, or life changes translate into tax-saving strategies, not just data entry.

I am very sure you are aware that if the IRS sends a notice, they don't look at the software; they look at the signature of the professional who prepared it. My value is standing behind those numbers, protecting you, and representing you in disputes.

Here are the key points to keep in mind and be cognitive of :

• Time Savings: On average, a professional saves clients significant time, with complex returns taking around 20 hours to complete on their own.

• Maximizing Returns: Professionals frequently identify deductions and credits missed by self-filers.

• Preventing Penalty/Audit: A professional ensures accuracy to avoid negligent disregard of tax regulations.

• Strategic Planning: Advising on tax-saving decisions throughout the year, not just in April.

I am here to use my knowledge, education, skills, abilities and God given talents to assist you for your legal and financial benefits as they relate to your taxes and business success without hookups.

04/28/2026

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04/16/2026

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