Archive for the 'Real Estate Taxes' Category

Selling a rental? Capital gains, 1031 exchange explained

Saturday, August 9th, 2008

Selling a rental? Capital gains, 1031 exchange explained
Question: We know that the tax laws allow homeowners to sell their house and keep the profits tax-free, but what about rental properties? We own a rental house and we want to know if we can sell it and keep some or all of the profits tax-free.
J.C., Everett
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Lincoln Alderman disagrees with real estate tax complaints

Saturday, August 9th, 2008

Lincoln Alderman disagrees with real estate tax complaints
By Kevin Barlow
LINCOLN, IL — Lincoln Alderman Buzz Busby sent a message at Monday night’s City Council meeting to residents who complain about their real estate taxes.
Busby said he hears every year from constituents who believe real estate taxes in the city are too expensive.
“I disagree, though,” Busby [...]