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Recent federal tax developments for California registered domestic partners

This week’s interview on Financial Insider Weekly to be broadcast in San Jose and Campbell this Wednesday, August 11, is with Professor Patricia Cain of the Santa Clara University School of Law. We discuss recent federal tax developments for California registered domestic partners. The interview will be broadcast at 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time on [...]

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California stops accepting applications for first-time homebuyer credits but new homes credit still available

California has adopted tax credits for new home purchases and first-time homebuyers. The credits are available for qualified taxpayers who purchase a qualified residence on or after May 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2011. Since there are ceilings on the total credits available for all taxpayers, it will be wise to apply for them early.

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Avoiding California real estate property tax reassessment

On this week’s Financial Insider Weekly interview to be broadcast in San Jose and Campbell May 5 we discuss California real estate change of ownership rules as they relate to estate planning and business tax planning.

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California extends debt cancellation tax relief for homeowners

California has enacted relief legislation for cancellation of mortgage debt relating to the acquisition of a principal residence, effective for taxable years 2009 through 2012.

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California cancellation of debt conformity vetoed

Governor Schwartzenegger vetoed SBX8 32 last Thursday, March 25, 2010. The bill included many provisions conforming California tax laws to Federal tax laws, including a limited conformity to an exclusion from taxable income for cancellation of debt for a principal residence.

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