taxation | firsttuesday Journal

Property tax inequality: shifting the burden to boost homeownership

by Amy Perry | Apr 26, 2021 | Economics, Real Estate, Tax | 0

How fair and equitable is our property taxation system?

2019 California legislative round-up

by ft Editorial Staff | Dec 30, 2019 | Feature Articles, Finance, New Laws, Property Management | 0

This article digests the bills relevant to real estate that passed and were signed into law in California during 2019.

“Spouse” now includes registered domestic partners

by Giang Hoang-Burdette | Jan 13, 2017 | New Laws, Real Estate | 0

This law replaces “husband and wife” with “spouse” in multiple statutes affecting real estate.

Is the mortgage interest tax deduction driving inequality?

by ft Editorial Staff | Nov 4, 2016 | Finance, Real Estate, Tax | 1

See how the MID promotes racial and income inequality.

Fees for partial property tax payments

by Giang Hoang-Burdette | Oct 31, 2016 | New Laws, Tax | 0

Calif. Revenue and Taxation Code §4143 Amended by A.B. 2291 Effective date: January 1, 2017...

2016 Personal Income Tax Deduction Schedule

by ft Editorial Staff | Sep 12, 2016 | Real Estate, Tax | 0

Updated Personal Income Tax deductions from the Franchise Tax Board.

Last-minute tax reminders for homeowners

by Matthew Taylor | Apr 14, 2015 | Real Estate, Tax, Your Practice | 0

If your homeowner client hasn’t filed their taxes yet, it’s not to late to review available deductions.

2014 Personal Income Tax Deduction Schedule

by ft Editorial Staff | Aug 20, 2014 | Real Estate, Tax | 0

Updated Personal Income Tax deductions from the Franchise Tax Board.

Has hell frozen over? Taxpayer group drops opposition to Prop. 13 changes

by Matthew Taylor | May 19, 2014 | Change The Law, Real Estate, Tax | 11

The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association won’t fight a bill to close a major Prop. 13 loophole.

Reading the polls: into 2014

by Matthew Taylor | Feb 3, 2014 | Feature Articles, Reader Polls, Real Estate | 0

Which issues meant most to you last year, and what’s on your mind for 2014?

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?

by Matthew Shade | Nov 1, 2013 | Laws and Regulations, Real Estate, Recent Case Decisions | 0

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.

If co-owners separately qualify as first-time homebuyers under different criteria, are they eligible for a joint first-time homebuyer tax credit?

by Matthew Shade | Oct 30, 2013 | Laws and Regulations, Real Estate, Recent Case Decisions | 0

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.