Taxes

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First time homebuyer tax credit extended and expanded!

Home buyer tax credit extended, expandedSan Francisco Business Times – by Kent Hoover   The House of Representatives passed legislation Thursday that would extend and expand the tax credit for first-time home buyers. The provision was included in a bill that also extends unemployment benefits by an additional 14 to 20 weeks and lets all [...]

It’s a Scam

A client of mine recently closed on his first house.  As I do with all of my clients I forewarned him that he would receive a TON of junk mail and advised him on what to ignore and what not to ignore, and if he received anything that he was confused about to let me know. [...]

Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension

That tax credit that I have been blogging about for some time now, that tax credit that is about to expire?  Well, I have a little bit of good news for our military clients serving (or having served) overseas. The House of Representatives voted unanimously Monday to extend the deadline for the home buyer tax credit [...]

$8000 Tax Credit :: Expires in 70 Days!

Are you taking full advantage of the Goverment Stimulus Programs for Homeowners?  Did you know that the $8000 tax credit will expire in 70 days?  When you consider that the average transaction takes between 25 and 30 days that means you only have roughly 45 days to locate and get into contract on your house. [...]

Some Short Sales Are Still Taxable Events

Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer.  I am not a CPA.  I am a Realtor.  Therefore, if you have any questions about any of this, do not ask me.  I am merely a funnel for information that was provided to me by Old Republic Title. Taxpayers Beware: Zero Profit Doesn’t Mean Zero Capital Gains Taxes! [...]

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