Absolutely not. You simply took money from the bank and put it in "another" savings place. Basically, only the interest on your mortgage will be a deduction (closing costs and such aren't either, and improvements or repair to your house aren't either again).
Renovations, repairs and/or improvements made to one's home are not tax deductible and neither are your power bill, phone bill, house payment, etc.
Gift tax is anything over $12,000. However, if you are married (living together, whatever), you can each receive $12,000 without tax. Actually, the one giving the gift is liable for the tax on it.
If I collected Disability payments in 2013 - on what line (or are they exempt) do they appear as income - Are they considered wages?
there is no interest on advance payment of tax
Advance payment of tax means to pay tax along with the earning of his income this tax is paid on the current year income in the same year .In fact, it is paid as advance and it is called advance payment of tax
Renovations, repairs and/or improvements made to one's home are not tax deductible and neither are your power bill, phone bill, house payment, etc.
Yes you can, and it has some sort of tax benefits if I'm not mistaken
No.
7-33-5(1) House tax particulars
You claim them as a dependent...there is no payment for having children.
The amount that is for the loss of property is not taxable - as long as you didn't (and don't) claim a casualty loss on it for tax. (The payment means you have no tax loss).
You add the closing costs to your basis.
When you dont give bank etc. your tax file number they end up withholding tax of about 45%, but dont worry you can claim back the correct amount at the end of the year on your income tax return - you just have to write down the amount of interest you earned under the section that states "tax withheld."
Gift tax is anything over $12,000. However, if you are married (living together, whatever), you can each receive $12,000 without tax. Actually, the one giving the gift is liable for the tax on it.
Whomever claims the other spouse would claim the house.
Every country has different benefits for buying your first house. Typically these involve some form of tax credit or some leniency with the bank (i.e. lower down payment needed).
No you cannot. You need to be paying your house rent from your pocket if you want to claim HRA tax benefits