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How Owning a Home Can Help You Save on Taxes

2025/2/18
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Ashlea Ebeling: 作为一名房主,我发现房产在税务方面有很多优势。首先,我可以逐项扣除抵押贷款利息和房产税,这大大降低了我的应纳税收入。当然,这需要我选择逐项扣除而不是标准扣除额,并且要考虑到SALT上限的限制,但通常情况下,这仍然能为我节省不少钱。此外,我还关注节能改造,比如安装高效节能的窗户、门或隔热材料。根据《通货膨胀削减法案》,这些改造可以让我获得高达3200美元的年度税收抵免。今年,我安装了一个热泵,预计可以获得2000美元的税收返还,这对我来说是一个很大的鼓励。最后,如果我将来出售房产,我还可以利用房屋出售排除规定,排除一部分资本收益,或者通过记录房屋的资本改善来增加成本基础,从而减少资本利得税的支出。当然,为了充分利用这些税务优惠,我需要保留好所有的相关记录和收据,以便在报税时提供证明。 Mariana Aspuru: 作为主持人,我了解到房产确实可以成为一个有效的避税工具。房主可以通过逐项扣除抵押贷款利息和房产税来降低税负,但需要注意的是,SALT上限可能会限制这些扣除额。此外,政府还鼓励房主进行节能改造,并提供相应的税收抵免。对于自雇人士来说,他们还可以扣除家庭办公室费用,这为他们提供了一个额外的税收优惠。当然,在享受这些税务优惠的同时,房主也需要注意保留好所有的相关记录和收据,以便在报税时提供证明。总的来说,了解房产相关的税收规则可以帮助房主们更好地管理自己的财务,并最大程度地减少税收支出。

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This segment introduces the topic of tax deductions and credits for homeowners, highlighting the importance of detailed record-keeping for maximizing tax returns. It emphasizes the role of tax software in navigating the process and sets the stage for an interview with a Wall Street Journal reporter.
  • Homeowners can find tax breaks, deductions, and credits to maximize returns.
  • Record-keeping is crucial for claiming deductions and credits.
  • Tax software can help guide homeowners through the process.

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Buying a home is a major investment for many Americans but there are ways to make it less taxing). Wall Street Journal reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss what homeowners should know to maximize their tax return.

 

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