Tapping into your home's equity can feel like a smart financial move, especially when interest rates on other types of debt are higher. However, when tax season rolls around, many homeowners are ...

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Rising tax debt and high consumer interest rates are pushing some homeowners to use home equity loans to settle IRS balances, but tax professionals warn the strategy may carry serious financial risks.