Property Taxes: Do you have to pay them Forever?

Property Taxes: Do you have to pay them Forever?

If you own any form of property in the United States, the law requires you to pay a Property Tax on a regular basis. People frequently ask if this tax must be paid on a continuous basis, until the property owner passes away. The brief response is that any property...
Tax Implications of Renting Out a Second Home

Tax Implications of Renting Out a Second Home

In general, revenue from renting a vacation house for 15 days or more has to be recorded on Schedule E, Supplemental Income and Loss, on your tax return. You should also be aware that the term “vacation home” does not always refer to a dwelling. The IRS considers...