Tip: The U.S. House of Representatives has introduced the Mortgage Cancellation Tax Relief Act (H.R. 1876), which would eliminate taxes on any debt forgiven
on a principal residence through either short sale or foreclosure.
The average homeowner receives $ 1,823 a year
through programs such as tax - free capital gains
on the sale of
principal residences and the Home Buyers Plan that lets first - time buyers withdraw money from their RRSPs for downpayment.