Monthly Archives: July 2024

1031 Exchange – Basics

Named after Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), a 1031 exchange is a tax-deferred transaction that allows an investor to sell a property and reinvest the proceeds in a new property of like-kind without paying capital gains taxes on the sale at the time of the exchange. This provision applies to real estate and certain other types of property held for productive use in a trade or business or for investment. The tax liability is essentially rolled over into the replacement property. It’s important to note that while […]

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Understanding you Property Tax Bill

California’s secured property tax bill pertains to property taxes levied on real property (land and structures) that are secured by a lien on the property. These taxes are based on the assessed value of the property as determined by the county assessor. Secured Assessments:The secured property tax bill typically includes the: i) General Tax levy, the base property tax rate, usually 1% of the assessed value of the property; ii) Voter-approved debt, additional taxes to repay bonds approved by voters for local projects such as schools, infrastructure, and public facilities; […]

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