Home Mortgage

Property taxes are part of being a homeowner--but there are ways to reduce them.

As homeowners begin receiving their local property tax bills, many are not sure how to go about the appeals process if they feel they’ve been over-assessed.Here's what they need to  know.

Your home is your castle, and it is also a potential source of tax savings. Learn what deductions are available to you for the 2015 tax year.

Are your property taxes eating up a considerable part of your budget? Is your bill high even as your home value has dropped? Do you dread the time of year when your property tax bill arrives?

Did you miss the chance to maximize your deductions this year? Find out what you need to know to save money next time.

The median property tax bill in 2013 was $2,132, but some U.S. counties were a lot higher or lower.

Errors in your home's assessment could cost you big time. Here's how to make sure all the facts line up.

Walking away from a home can be a financial relief, as long as you keep paying these bills.

You may not have to pay tax on the capital gain of a second home if you pass certain tests.

Whether you owe taxes depends on your filing status and whether you're showing a profit.

You accounted for the 1031 property when you acquired it, so the IRS knows about it.

Deciphering how property tax rates are set is not easy. There is no single formula used by states and counties to calculate property taxes. In fact, more than 13,500 local governments have the authority to assess property taxes; all states allow local governments to set their own tax rates even though many states place limits on their rates.

The payment will affect your property's basis, so the first step is to calculate its basis.

If you became a homeowner this year, there are a number of fees and taxes you have probably never heard of before--but that means you could be leaving money on the table.

Figuring out the best way to pass down a property and minimize taxes can be tricky.

Uh-oh. You owe taxes, and the IRS put a lien on your home. What are your options?

You'll owe income taxes if you take funds from your IRA to use as down payment on a home.

If you refinance a home with a 401(k), tax issues might arise, depending on how it's done.

If you refinance a home with a 401(k), tax issues might arise, depending on how it's done.

Worried about a home-sale tax to pay for health care? That's just an "Obama-scare."