Congress Could Play Grinch this Christmas for Homeowners
Washington Post Writers Group, Nov. 26, 2016–Harney, Kenneth R.
Republicans controlling the tax-writing committees in the House and Senate say they have no plans to extend expiring tax code provisions such as mortgage debt forgiveness for financially troubled owners, mortgage insurance write-offs used by moderate-income first-time buyers, and deductions for purchases of energy-saving windows, insulation and other improvements. All three benefits terminate Dec. 31.
