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Articles Tagged With 'Tax Breaks'

IRS Offers Tax Break for Homeowners With Defective Drywall

The IRS will allow homeowners to take a deduction for costly replacement of harmful drywall.

A Fuzzy Definition of ‘Home’ Proves Lucrative for Calif. Lawmakers

A tax-free expense allowance gives a lift to legislators in Sacramento, even if that's where they live.

Stimulus Spending Hits $272 Billion—34 Percent of Total

The recovery totals climb, even with outdated numbers on tax cuts.

Quick Picks: Wage Mistakes and Tax Breaks

Economic Guesswork Drives Stimulus Job Targets