By: Goran Jovanovic Home Loans Views: 3476 | Comments: 0 | Votes: 0
Many homeowners tackle household repairs and improvement projects themselves to save money. Yet when it comes to updating their mortgages, these same do-it-yourselfers may not even consider it. Why? Modifying your mortgage can save money, and it's not difficult. Here's how: A loan modification is simpler than refinancing. When modifying your mortgage, be sure to shop around. More
By: Kenneth R. Harney Home Loans Views: 4658 | Comments: 0 | Votes: 0
For hundreds of thousands of homeowners who are underwater on their mortgages, it's been a tantalizing question: Is there any way that our lender might agree to lower the amount we owe — not just the monthly payments but the principal debt itself? Until now, the answer virtually always has been a resounding no. Announcement soon? The same would be true for the second and third years. More
By: Kenneth R. Harney Home Loans Views: 3773 | Comments: 0 | Votes: 0
Financially stressed homeowners looking to cut their mortgage payments through a loan modification, short sale or principal reduction under one of the Obama administration's programs needn't wreck their credit scores in the process. Other alternatives to modification -- such as foreclosure and bankruptcy filings -- can tank your scores and take years to rehabilitate. Kenneth R. More
By: Matthew Barrett Payroll Views: 3982 | Comments: 0 | Votes: 0
There are two components to this bill: · Social Security Tax Exemption – Qualifying employers will be exempt from the 6.2% employer portion of social security tax for qualified individuals hired between February 4 and December 31, 2010. Only social security taxable wages up to the wage base paid between March 19 and December 31, 2010 are eligible for the tax exemption. More
By: Telecom Advisor Personal Finance Views: 4775 | Comments: 0 | Votes: 0
2010 is set to be significant year for the respective banking industries of many countries around the world. In the UK customers look set to find the best savings deals, and banks are predicted to make moves to re-establish trust with savers more eager to switch to new accounts and new providers. So how is the offshore savings sector likely to change? More
By: File Your Taxes Online Tax Planning Views: 3926 | Comments: 0 | Votes: 0
San Diegans who have lost their homes through foreclosure or short-sales thought they had emerged from the dark times and could start rebuilding their lives. Then the state tax man came calling. With less than six weeks before taxes are due, an estimated 16,000 former homeowners statewide will owe $15 million in extra income taxes this year and $29 million through 2012. H.D. 1, 2009. More
By: Tax Advisors Tax Planning Views: 6103 | Comments: 0 | Votes: 0
Come Wednesday, property managers throughout California will be required to pay the state 7 percent of rental proceeds to cover out-of-state owners’ estimated income taxes — a nearly 50-year-old requirement that is now being enforced as the state struggles with billions of dollars in budget deficits. “For us, it’s a tax matter,” Voet said. “It’s slavery. More
By: Tax Advisors Tax Planning Views: 5795 | Comments: 0 | Votes: 0
Home Foreclosure and Debt Cancellation The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007 generally allows taxpayers to exclude income from the discharge of debt on their principal residence. Debt reduced through mortgage restructuring, as well as mortgage debt forgiven in connection with a foreclosure, qualifies for this relief. More
By: NCR Credit Plus Credit Repair Views: 962 | Comments: 0 | Votes: 0
Do you have a list of clients that are Credit Challenged or have Poor Credit Scores? Do you have new clients that you cannot get them a loan because of their low scores? Do you have clients that you have to say “sorry we can’t help you”? NCR Credit Plus will take your potential client’s enroll them into our program. Our “Average” time frame is 6 months. More
By: Tax Advisors Tax Planning Views: 4997 | Comments: 0 | Votes: 0
New Mileage Rates for 2010 If you drive a car, truck or van for work, you'll want to make sure you know the standard mileage rates that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has set for 2010. And remember, these mileage rates are not just used to calculate deductible costs for driving an automobile for business, but also for charitable, medical or moving purposes. More
