Investors Still On Tax Hook (Tampa Tribune (FL) (KRT) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) For homeowners in trouble, a short sale can be a lifesaver. Lenders allow a house to be sold for less than is owed on the mortgage and then write off the rest. The homeowner just walks away. Unless the owner is an […]
Is Your Property Tax Bill Too High? Disputing Taxes Q & A
Is Your Property Tax Bill Too High? Property taxes and the process of disputing your tax bill is something people start thinking about once they receive their tax bill in October. Find out what you can do to possibly lower your taxes. The good news is that it’s easy. Income tax, sales tax, estate tax, excise […]
Buying a home in 2014? Tax Changes and Deductions That Could Dissapear
Are you paying for private mortgage insurance (PMI)? In 2014, private mortgage deductions could disappear For tax year 2013, you can treat qualified PMI premiums as home mortgage interest, but the deduction only applies if your adjusted gross income is no greater than $109,000, and it is available only for mortgages entered into between 2007 […]
Voting Yes on Amendment 4 Will Impact Your Property Taxes in Florida
Your vote matters this November. Not only will you be voting to decide the next president of the United States, but you’ll be voting to decide issues that directly affect your pocketbook. One such issue is Florida’s Amendment 4. By voting yes on Amendment 4, you will see a change in how property tax is […]
Hillsborough Property Appraiser Florida Portability Tax Laws
Everyone has money on their minds today, and one of the ways property owners can save money this year by taking advantage of our new property tax laws. Here’s how you can save whether you are buying or selling a home: AMENDMENT 1 Property Tax Portability – Allows Florida homeowners to transfer their Save Our […]
Hillsborough County Property Appraiser Speaking Engagement
The Tampa Real Estate Insider is very excited to announce that Rob Turner, the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser will be the guest speaker at our next Tampa Real Estate Meetup Group on January 14th, 2009!!! Have a question about your property taxes? Here’s your opportunity to ask the property appraiser. Many new to the area looking to invest, […]
Investors Face Tax Liability on Short Sales-Tampa, Fl
How Amendment 5 may affect your Property Taxes-Florida
I found another news article pertaining to property taxes. These are very important issues to consider and will be on your ballot when voting November 4th. Considering the Tampa Bay housing market has dramatically changed the past couple years, we should think about our assessed values. The property appraisers tax homeowners based on the assessed […]
Vote Nov. 4th Amendments 3,4 & 6-Important Property Tax Information
I recently called the Hillsborough County Property Appraisers Office to schedule a meeting with Rob Turner, our property appraiser. As I was speaking to the lady on the phone she had mentioned that Amendments 3,4 and 6 would potentially have an effect on our property taxes. Since I had not received my sample ballot in […]