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Pay Your Mortgage Early, Boost Your 2011 Federal Income Tax Deductions

Time is running out to boost to your 2011 federal tax refund. All that’s required is to make your January 2012 mortgage payment while it’s still December.

Federal Income Tax Deadline Extended To April 18, 2011

This year, federal income taxes aren’t due April 15.

Military Personnel Can Still Claim The $8,000 Homebuyer Tax Credit

For certain members of the military, and for certain federal employees, there’s just 2 months remaining to get use the federal home buyer tax credit.

Boost Your 2010 Tax Deductions By Making Your January Mortgage Payment A Little Bit Early

Looking for an extra 2010 tax deduction? Consider making your January mortgage payment a few days early.

Lakeland Mortgage Update: Don’t Leave Tax Credits On The Table

Taxes are due April 15 and if you’re among many here in Lakeland, Florida who wait until the last week to file, here’s a video interview that could help you reduce your federal tax liability.

The Average Lakeland Household Will Get $2,800 In Tax Refunds. Will You?

April 15 is Tax Day and the IRS estimates that the average household here in Lakeland, Florida and around the country will receive a $2,800 tax refund this year.

7 Weeks Remain To Find A Home, Claim Up To $8,000 In Tax Credits

In November, Congress extended and expanded the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit program to include a subset of “move-up” buyers — homeowners that have owned and lived in their home for 5 of the last 8 years. The credit ranges up to $8,000 per buyer. There’s now just 7 weeks left to take advantage. To be eligible, home buyers must be under contract for a new home no later than April 30, 2010, and must be closed no later than June 30, 2010.

When is a 5.5 Percent Mortgage Rate Really a 3.96 Percent Rate?

IRS Tax Season will soon be upon us! Use this simple guide to find out how much your Winter Have home owner expenses may save you on your taxes.