Home ownership is a key element of the American dream for many, and the U.S. tax code includes many tax breaks that help support this dream. If you own a home, you may be eligible for several valuable breaks when you file your 2017 return. But under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, your home-related breaks may not be as valuable when you file your 2018 return next year.
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Will Congress revive expired tax breaks?
Most of the talk about possible tax legislation this year has focused on either wide-sweeping tax reform or taxes that are part of the Affordable Care Act. But there are a few other potential tax developments for individuals to keep an eye on.
Saving tax with home-related deductions and exclusions
Currently, home ownership comes with many tax-saving opportunities. If you haven’t already considered both deductions and exclusions for your 2016 tax return, do so when you’re tax planning for 2017: