At Lucas Real Estate, we pride ourselves on being experts in all aspects of real estate, including property taxation. Understanding how taxes affect your property is crucial for making informed decisions as a homeowner or investor. In this blog, we delve into a common yet often misunderstood topic: supplemental property taxes in California.
As residents of vibrant communities like Newport Beach and Costa Mesa, property owners of new construction often encounter additional charges on their tax bills beyond the standard property tax rate. One such fee is the Mello-Roos fee, designed to fund essential public facilities like schools, parks, roads, and libraries. But what exactly are Mello-Roos fees, … Continue Reading
For 2024, the federal estate tax threshold is $13.61 million for individuals, which means married couples don’t have to pay estate if their estate is worth $27.22 million or less. For 2023, the threshold was $12.92 million for individuals and $25.84 million for married couples.
the second installment is now around the corner, due by April 10, 2024.
An update on the Prop 19 repeal efforts from The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.
Here, we will breakdown of some of the key purchase documents, disclosures, escrow and title documents that you should pay especially close attention to during the sale or purchase and keep long after for legal and tax purposes.
This is a simple update on the Capital gains tax rates for 2024, particularly in the sale of real estate.
This article will explore the basics of California property taxes, how those are prorated in a sale, and the post-closing “Supplemental Property Tax” bills new owners often receive.
We have written extensively on Proposition 19 and its negative impacts on family property transfers and inheritance, especially in areas such as Newport Beach, coastal Orange County, the Bay Area and many other locations where property values have increased dramatically over the course of ownership especially multigenerational ownership. This article will explore another reassessment exclusion, … Continue Reading
When it comes to family loans — the IRS Applicable Federal Rates are the minimum interest rate you should be charging a “borrower”.
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