2. variant of Houck 1. Dictionary of American Family Names, Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-19-508137-4 http://www.ancestry.com/facts/Hoek-famil... HOUCK Surname The Anglo-Saxon name Houck comes from the family having resided in the place called Hooke in Devon. Houck has been spelled many different ways.
The Homestead Credit is a tax benefit for renters and homeowners with low or moderate incomes. It is designed to lessen the impact of rent and property taxes. Qualifying persons can get back some or all of their state taxes withheld during the year.
1. Homestead. Homestead exemptions keep you from paying tax on a certain portion of your home value. For example, in Alaska, those age 65 or better donât pay taxes on the first $150,000 of assessed value for a primary residence. Some states tie the homestead exemption to other criteria such as age or income level.