First American Home Loans & Real Estate

12/14/2023

Learn more about 34260 Corregidor Drive, Cathedral City, CA 92234. This home has 2 beds, 1 bath, and…

05/12/2023

Whether you receive a big refund or pay taxes on tax day, taking action now can ensure next year's tax bill is optimized by not paying a dollar more than necessary.

Tax day is more than the end of tax filing season - it's the start of tax-planning season.

05/05/2023

You can turn your child's summer break into up to a $1,050 tax break for you, using the Child and Dependent Care Credit.

As a busy working parent, you may be concerned about what activities are available for your kids this summer. There may be a solution that's also a tax break: summer camp!

05/03/2023

Great ideas to lower your tax bill. Read on!

It's never too early to start thinking about cutting next year's tax bill. In this month's newsletter, read about several ideas to help lower your 2023 tax obligation. And speaking of taxes, summer work often introduces several tax wrinkles that hit young workers and seasonal workers alike. So inclu...

04/28/2023

Tax breaks drop dramatically as your children grow up, starting with age 13, but you may be able to offset the losses with some timely tax planning.

Tax breaks drop dramatically as your children grow up, but you may be able to offset the losses with some timely tax planning.

04/21/2023

Three-fourths of tax filers get a refund every year, with the average check weighing in at $2,972 so far this tax season. Have a plan to use that money well!

Three-fourths of filers get a refund every year. Here are some ideas to put that money to good use.

04/14/2023

Ouch! Property taxes are on their way up. Here is what you can do to keep your property taxes as low as possible.

With a $10,000 limit on deducting property and state income taxes on your federal tax return, what can you do to lower your tax bite? Look at reducing your property taxes!

04/07/2023

Time to make an estimated quarterly tax payment!

Reminder: Tax returns AND first quarter estimated taxes are due by Tuesday, April 18th.

04/05/2023

The modern day tax form was introduced in 1913. Guess what the tax rate was. Plus useful ideas to reduce your bills during high inflation. Read on!

If it seems like the income tax has been around forever, well, it's sort of true. The modern Form 1040 was unveiled in 1913, the first year, after paying for the Civil War, that Americans were required pay income taxes to the federal government. With the April filing deadline right around the corner...

03/31/2023

My tax return is filed... where is my refund? Here's how to find out.

Your return is filed and you're expecting a refund. Where is it? The IRS has an online service to check on the status of your tax refund. Here is what you need to know.

03/24/2023

The gift tax is one of the most misunderstood provisions in the tax code. Here is what you need to know.

Presenting a gift to a grandchild does not normally have us thinking about the taxes. However, if not careful the over generous gift giver could end up with a surprise tax bill and a note from the IRS.

03/17/2023

The IRS is hiring more auditors. So who are they going to target? The small business owners. Here are some tips.

Often the #1 target of IRS audits, sole proprietors need to be prepared with good records. Here are some tips.