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Special Offers From Me To You! - Lehigh Valley Professionals You Can Trust
Just for you, I've assembled Special Offers for Real Estate, Mortgage, Financial, Contracting and Auto services.
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CV Electric - Free Estimates
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Home Owner Tax Tips
Three excellent publications from the IRS to help you understand recent tax changes re: relocation, 1st time home purchase, or sale of your home.
Move or Remodel?
Should you upgrade to a bigger house or just remodel the one you're in? This on-line calculator can help.
Tax Considerations >Beneficial Tax Laws American tax law offers a significant capital gains tax exemption that allows taxpaying homeowners to unlock home equity and end the spiraling cycle of "investing up." First-time buyers enjoy expanded rules for Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA) and 401(k) plans, rules that allow penalty-free withdrawals to purchase a home.
Every two years, married sellers of principal residences who file joint federal income tax returns are allowed a $500,000 exclusion ($250,000 for singles) from capital gains tax. For sales that took place after May 6, 2003, the maximum capital gains tax rates for profits above the exclusion dropped from 20% to 15% for higher income taxpayers, and from 10% to 5% for lower income taxpayers.
Homeowners can now consider several new options. People who find themselves at an empty-nester stage (no children at home) in a four or five bedroom home with a large equity have been able to unlock their equity dollars, using the income to help their children buy a first home, take a luxury cruise, remodel the house or purchase a second home for vacation or retirement.
Consult your tax advisor for advice regarding your particular circumstance.
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What country of the world has the highest percentage of private housing?
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Mongolia, where 100% of all properties are owner-occupied. |
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