Yes! Indeed, many owners elect to gift or partially gift their homes to their children now, for many reasons, including current favorable gift tax allowances / exemptions. A gift of equity is a remarkably easy way to allow your child to obtain a traditional loan without any down payment….
Effective until June 30, 2023, California is waiving the traditional $70 filing fee to form a California Limited Liability Company, or “LLC.” Even better – The annual minimum $800 tax to the California Franchise Tax Board is also waived for the first year.
IRS Section 121 allows a reduction of potential capital gains taxes by $250,000 for single filers and $500,000 for married filing jointly filers when certain tests are met for the sale of your primary residence.
Editorial Summary
California Proposition 19 is a massive property tax hike on the next generation of property owners. It wipes out the current Proposition 58 and Proposition 193 family transfer benefits, effective February 16, 2021. This is potentially the largest property tax increase in California history… but it will only impact the next generations; this is a new death tax and inheritance tax on real property owners’ heirs.
Lucas Real Estate – Attorney Devin Lucas and CPA Courtney Lucas – are experts in California intra family transfers using all aspects of Propositions 13, 58, 193 60 and 90 and new Proposition 19. Learn more about how Lucas Real Estate may help by clicking here. WARNING — CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 19 HAS UPENDED THIS ENTIRE … Continue Reading
Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Orange County and all California homeowners – and potential homeowners – have some significant tax changes to consider and plan for in 2018. H.R. 1, known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which both houses of Congress passed on December 20, 2017, contains a large number of provisions that affect … Continue Reading
Consider prepayment of your property taxes in 2017. Newport Beach, California – H.R. 1, known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which both houses of Congress passed on December 20, 2017, contains a large number of provisions that affect individual taxpayers, especially homeowners. As of January 1, 2018 – single or married – you … Continue Reading
Transfer on Death Deed Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Orange County and all California property owners have a new tool to simplify their estate planning. California’s new (2016) Transfer on Death Deed may be an ideal solution for those who own real property in California, want to ensure the property passes smoothly to a named beneficiary … Continue Reading
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