Tax Tips if you're buying a new home Talk to your Tax Advisers My opinions and views are just that opinions. I am not a tax expert. Your financial situation is best discussed with experts. A recent article in Realtor.com suggests a different tack "The higher your reported income, the bigger the home loan you may qualify for. So if you're planning to buy a house in the next year or two, you may want to be less aggressive about claiming writ-offs." Whip your taxes into shape Loan Originators Agree Brian Decker with Guarantee Rate explains it this way, “Is paying an extra few thousand dollars in state and federal (1 comments)