Is Paying off Your House the Right Move in Light of New Tax Law?
by Lorraine Ell, CEO, Investment Adviser Representative, Better Money Decisions
Jul 12, 2018
2 minutes
The new tax laws enacted at the end of 2017 changed the potential tax benefits of homeownership for many. Two major changes include:
- The new rules cap the amount of state and local taxes (SALT) that can be included in your itemized deductions at $10,000. The main components of SALT that will affect most people are state income taxes and the property taxes on your home. In many areas, $10,000 in annual property taxes alone is not uncommon.
- The standard
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