Retiring Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene used her final days in office to boost talk of a “tax revolt,” casting federal taxes as the clearest symbol of a government that, in her... Read more »
Qualifying homeowners would see school-related property tax valuations frozen at the year they turn 55, preventing future increases in that portion of their tax bill. Seniors already receive a partial exemption from... Read more »
Efficiency and accuracy are paramount for homeowners, agencies, and servicers in today’s fast-paced real estate environment. When all parties operate from a unified information source, the process becomes quicker, simpler, and more... Read more »
Partner Roee Kaufman delivered two insightful presentations at the 61st Annual Hawaii Tax Institute: “What’s a Trustee to Do: When the Interests of Beneficiaries and Settlors Collide,” alongside David Warren and Hon.... Read more »
Since the “mansion tax” took effect last April, a bevy of groups have aired their grievances. Developers claim the tax eats into their profit margins, stifling new housing projects. Commercial property owners... Read more »
Los Angeles is roughly a year and a half into its so-called “mansion tax,” levying charges on high-end property sales to raise money for affordable housing and homelessness initiatives. Measure ULA charges... Read more »
Street scene in Old Bond Street, Mayfair, London, United Kingdom. Pawel Libera | The Image Bank | Getty Images LONDON — Monaco, Italy, Switzerland, Dubai. They’re just a few of the destinations... Read more »
Last year, amid a drum-tight rental market, Sydney Wright pondered leaving California. With her $72,000 salary, the thirtysomething from La Crescenta said the only one-bedroom apartments she could find were either too... Read more »
Pam O’Connor, the former mayor of Santa Monica, filed a proposal with the city on March 28 seeking to exclude multifamily properties from Measure GS, or the so-called mansion tax, according to... Read more »
One year ago, Los Angeles’ “mansion tax” took effect. It has either been a godsend or an absolute disaster, depending on who you ask. The transfer tax, formally known as Measure ULA,... Read more »