Northrup Realtors » Consumer Tax Credit http://blog.northruprealtors.com Real Estate in the Boston Suburbs Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:51:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 H.R. 4853: Real Estate Provisions in the 2010 Tax Relief Bill http://blog.northruprealtors.com/news/h-r-4853-real-estate-provisions-in-the-2010-tax-relief-bill/ http://blog.northruprealtors.com/news/h-r-4853-real-estate-provisions-in-the-2010-tax-relief-bill/#comments Fri, 31 Dec 2010 18:03:03 +0000 Union Street Media http://blog.northruprealtors.com/?p=251 On December 17, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 (H.R. 4853) extending the Bush-era tax rates and a host of other expired and expiring provisions. The legislation is not “paid for,” so there are no revenue raisers taken from real estate or other industry groups. The package provides temporary extensions of its numerous provisions. Some are retroactive, as well, so that the rules that had been in place previously will operate as if they had never expired.

Included in the bill are provisions that affect real estate investment and operations—such as energy-efficiency tax credits, capital gains, and more. A few key provisions of interest to REALTORS® include:

  • Retention of Bush-era tax brackets through the 2011 and 2012 tax years;
  • Retention of the capital gains tax rate of 15 percent for assets sold or disposed of during 2011 and 2012;
  • Reduction of payroll taxes for employees and self-employed individuals during 2011;
  • Extension of numerous energy efficiency credits through December 31, 2011, including: the Energy Efficient New Homes, Energy Efficient Existing Homes, and Energy Efficient Buildings credits.

For more detailed information on the provisions of this bill affecting real estate, home owners, and REALTORS® as small business owners, please see the see the full summary.

Article Courtesy of National Association of REALTORS

]]> http://blog.northruprealtors.com/news/h-r-4853-real-estate-provisions-in-the-2010-tax-relief-bill/feed/ 0 Check out Lynnfield Homes: Congress Extended the Tax Credit! http://blog.northruprealtors.com/news/check-out-lynnfield-homes-congress-extended-the-tax-credit/ http://blog.northruprealtors.com/news/check-out-lynnfield-homes-congress-extended-the-tax-credit/#comments Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:54:22 +0000 Union Street Media http://blog.northruprealtors.com/?p=138 Congress heard our need to both extend and expand the homebuyer tax credit to continue stimulating the housing sector of the economy. The Senate voted 98-0 and the House voted 403-12 on legislation that includes the extension and expansion of the credit.  This is a perfect time for first time homebuyers, or experienced buyers, to check out some of the Lynnfield Homes Northrup Associate Realtors offers to Boston area home buyers.

Explore this Lynnfield home. An ample amount of space, extensive utilities, beautiful landscaping, and a fresh new look make it a perfect piece of Lynnfield real estate to take advantage of the tax credit with! lynnfield home

While markets differ from area to area, overall interest rates are low and housing choices are abundant. Let a Northrup realtor help you, someone who understands the nuances of each neighborhood and can apply “real time” local market expertise to your situation.  Now more than ever, a Northrup REALTOR® can answer all your questions and help you sell or buy your home. To read more about the consumer tax credit log, click here.

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