Category: Home & Property
Home Office Deduction for NJ Remote Workers: What You Can (and Can’t) Deduct
NJ remote workers can only deduct a home office if they’re self-employed — the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act made the federal suspension for W-2 employees permanent, and NJ hasn’t carved out an exception the way Pennsylvania has. How the rules work and what employees can do instead.
Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program 2026: How to Apply and What You Get
Pennsylvania’s PTRR program provides rebate checks up to $1,500 for qualifying seniors, widows/widowers, and people with disabilities. The 2026 deadline was extended to December 31 — here’s who qualifies, how much you can get, and how to apply through myPATH.
NJ Property Tax Deduction 2026: How Much You Can Deduct on Your NJ-1040
New Jersey homeowners can deduct up to $15,000 in property taxes on their NJ-1040, separate from the federal SALT cap — which jumped from $10,000 to $40,000 in 2025. How the NJ deduction, the $50 credit alternative, and the higher federal cap all fit together.
NJ First-Time Homebuyer Tax Guide: What You Can Deduct After Buying in New Jersey (2025)
Just bought a home in NJ? Here’s every deduction available: mortgage interest (no NJ cap), the $15K property tax deduction, ANCHOR in year one, mansion tax basis treatment, and what new NJ homeowners get wrong.
New Jersey Exit Tax: What It Is, How It Works, and How to Get Your Money Back
NJ’s ‘exit tax’ is a withholding of 2% of sale price or 8.97% of gain when nonresidents sell NJ property. It’s not a true tax — you get the overage back by filing a NJ nonresident return. Here’s exactly how it works.
NJ Property Tax Deduction and Relief Programs: ANCHOR, Senior Freeze, and More (2025)
NJ homeowners pay the highest property taxes in the US. This guide covers ANCHOR (up to $1,500), Senior Freeze reimbursements, the $15,000 NJ deduction, veterans’ exemptions, and how to appeal your assessment.
Home Sale Tax Exclusion 2025: How to Keep Up to $500,000 Tax-Free When You Sell
Selling your home? You may be able to exclude up to $500,000 of profit from taxes. Here’s how the Section 121 home sale exclusion works, who qualifies, and how to maximize it in 2025.
Can I Deduct Charitable Donations? The Complete 2025 Guide to Deducting Contributions
Charitable donations are deductible — but only if you itemize, donate to a qualifying organization, and have the right documentation. Here’s the complete guide for 2025.
Can I Deduct My Home Office if I Rent? (Yes — Here’s How)
Renters can claim the home office deduction just like homeowners. Learn the two IRS requirements, how to calculate your deduction using your rent payments, and which method gives you the bigger tax break.
Are Home Improvements Tax Deductible? What Actually Reduces Your Tax Bill
Most home improvements are not immediately deductible but add to your cost basis, reducing capital gains when you sell. Energy efficiency upgrades may qualify for credits.