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Can homeowners deduct seller-paid points as the real estate market improves?
October 8, 2024
Categories: Homeowners, loan, real estate
The recent drop in interest rates has created a buzz in the real estate market. Potential homebuyers may now have an opportunity to attain their dreams of purchasing property. “The recent development of lower mortgage rates coupled with increasing inventory is a powerful combination that will provide the environment for sales to move higher in future months,” said National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. If you’re in the process of buying a home, or you
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Understanding taxes on real estate gains
September 5, 2024
Categories: NIIT, QIP, real estate, Section 1245, Section 1250, Section 179, Taxable Gain
Let’s say you own real estate that has been held for more than one year and is sold for a taxable gain. Perhaps this gain comes from indirect ownership of real estate via a pass-through entity such as an LLC, partnership or S corporation. You may expect to pay Uncle Sam the standard 15% or 20% federal income tax rate that usually applies to long-term capital gains from assets held for more than one year. However, some real estate gains can be taxed at higher rates due to depreciation