Outside the House. One of the big jobs for a FHA appraiser is the roof. FHA accepts a maximum of three layers of roofing, and it must protect the attic and interior of the home from leaks. If the appraiser determines that the roof has less than two years of life, the home will not pass the appraisal process.
Cheer upâ¦ you may still be able to claim them as dependents on your taxes. Dependents can save money on your taxes in two ways: through individual exemptions and the potential eligibility for certain tax credits. Each dependent whom you can claim reduces your taxable income by $4,050 for tax year 2016.
Child Tax Credit. You may also be eligible for a tax credit, which is even better than a deduction, since it reduces your taxes dollar for dollar. The Child Tax Credit is an additional $1,000 credit you may be able to claim for children under 17.For married couples with income over $110,000 or $75,000 for a single parent, the credit phases out. Child and Dependent Care Credit.ere are some of the tax benefits for having children and other dependents: Dependency exemption. In 2012, you can claim a personal exemption deduction of $3,800 for each child and other dependent, and for 2013 that increases to $3,900.