May a city charge a transfer tax higher than the amount set in the state revenue and taxation code?
CIM Urban REIT 211 Main Street (SF) LP v. City and County of San Francisco
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Property tax inequality: shifting the burden to boost homeownership
How fair and equitable is our property taxation system?
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2019 California legislative round-up
This article digests the bills relevant to real estate that passed and were signed into law in California during 2019.
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“Spouse” now includes registered domestic partners
This law replaces “husband and wife” with “spouse” in multiple statutes affecting real estate.
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Is the mortgage interest tax deduction driving inequality?
See how the MID promotes racial and income inequality.
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Fees for partial property tax payments
Calif. Revenue and Taxation Code §4143 Amended by A.B. 2291 Effective date: January 1, 2017...
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2016 Personal Income Tax Deduction Schedule
Updated Personal Income Tax deductions from the Franchise Tax Board.
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Last-minute tax reminders for homeowners
If your homeowner client hasn’t filed their taxes yet, it’s not to late to review available deductions.
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2014 Personal Income Tax Deduction Schedule
Updated Personal Income Tax deductions from the Franchise Tax Board.
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Has hell frozen over? Taxpayer group drops opposition to Prop. 13 changes
The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association won’t fight a bill to close a major Prop. 13 loophole.
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Reading the polls: into 2014
Which issues meant most to you last year, and what’s on your mind for 2014?
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If an owner holds a fractional interest in a property and later purchases the remaining interest, do they qualify for the first-time homebuyer tax credit?
An owner sought the first-time homebuyer tax credit, claiming they were eligible since they acquired a 50% ownership interest in property purchased that year.
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If co-owners separately qualify as first-time homebuyers under different criteria, are they eligible for a joint first-time homebuyer tax credit?
The co-owners sought the first-time homebuyer tax credit, claiming they were eligible since both owners qualified separately as first-time homebuyers under different criteria.
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Information returns required on §1031 transactions into out-of-state properties
Moving your equity into out-of-state property in a tax-free §1031 transaction? The California tax...
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Real estate investor or dealer – the IRS wants to know
Are you an investor or a dealer? Read on to understand the differences between the two...
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Is Prop 13 a regressive tax regime?
Over 80% of respondents said no. Make an informed decision. Watch…
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2013 California Personal Income Tax Deduction Schedule
Updated Personal Income Tax deductions from the Franchise Tax Board.
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