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.
Most people lose track of this tax credit, and focus only on the Homestead. They shouldnât. You can claim the renterâs credit if you paid rent during 2016 for living quarters that you used as your primary residence. The Renterâs Credit is a maximum of $300, and itâs based on the amount of rent paid.