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Take Charge and
Reach Your Goals
Owning vs. Renting
The PICPA• Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public
Accountants• PICPA is a professional association of more
than 20,000 CPAs working together to improve the profession and serve the public interest.
Owning vs. Renting
HomeIn most cases it’s better to own a home.Benefits of ownership:• Tax benefits• Equity• Stability• Borrowing power
Owning vs. Renting
HomeTax Benefits• Exclusion of capital gain when your house is
sold • Deducting points and closing costs • Home improvements, repairs, and real estate
taxes• Mortgage Interest
Owning vs. Renting
HomeEquity:The portion of property that's actually owned, or equity, also rises over time.
Owning vs. Renting
HomeStability:Know what you’ll owe in years to come.
Owning vs. Renting
HomeBorrowing power:Borrow against your home.
Owning vs. Renting
HomeBenefits of Renting:• Flexibility• Cost• Maintenance
Owning vs. Renting
HomeFlexibility:Pick up and move almost whenever you want!
Owning vs. Renting
HomeCost:Cheaper than owning a home.
Owning vs. Renting
HomeMaintenance:Someone else does your repair work!
Owning vs. Renting
CarBuying or leasing depends on your situation and other options:• How long will you keep the car?• How much do you drive?• How do you treat your car?
Owning vs. Renting
Questions?