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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.
What is the least affordable metropolitan housing market in the United States?
California's Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale is currently rated as the most expensive metro area in the nation.
Elizabeth BrienThe Charles Reinhart Company Realtors2355 W. StadiumAnn Arbor, MI. 48103Elizabeth Cell: 734.645.4444Bruce Cell: 734.476.1103Office Direct: 734.669.5989Office Switch: 734.665.0300Fax: 734.669-4145Email: brienteam@elizabethbrien.comElizabeth Brien is a dedicated champion for the achievement of the dreams and goals of her clients and their families. Elizabeth's keen ability to establish relationships with her clients, her vast marketplace knowledge, and her focus and effort, have resulted in a significant list of satisfied, and often repeat, clients. Elizabeth has over 29 years of experience throughout the entire residential market - new construction and re-sale of homes, condos and income properties. With over $65 million in sales in 2012, and $774 million in career sales, Elizabeth Brien was again the top-selling realtor in Washtenaw County and The Charles Reinhart Company in 2012. Please contact Elizabeth for information concerning the Ann Arbor and greater Washtenaw County areas, and for assistance in buying or selling a home in Ann Arbor, Saline, Dexter, Chelsea or any other part of Washtenaw County. She'll be happy to help in any way she can.
Elizabeth BrienThe Charles Reinhart Company Realtors2355 W. StadiumAnn Arbor, MI. 48103Elizabeth Cell: 734.645.4444Bruce Cell: 734.476.1103Office Direct: 734.669.5989Office Switch: 734.665.0300Fax: 734.669-4145Email: brienteam@elizabethbrien.com
Elizabeth Brien is a dedicated champion for the achievement of the dreams and goals of her clients and their families. Elizabeth's keen ability to establish relationships with her clients, her vast marketplace knowledge, and her focus and effort, have resulted in a significant list of satisfied, and often repeat, clients. Elizabeth has over 29 years of experience throughout the entire residential market - new construction and re-sale of homes, condos and income properties. With over $65 million in sales in 2012, and $774 million in career sales, Elizabeth Brien was again the top-selling realtor in Washtenaw County and The Charles Reinhart Company in 2012. Please contact Elizabeth for information concerning the Ann Arbor and greater Washtenaw County areas, and for assistance in buying or selling a home in Ann Arbor, Saline, Dexter, Chelsea or any other part of Washtenaw County. She'll be happy to help in any way she can.
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