Failure to disclose lead-based paint hazards: recent EPA enforcement efforts

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the impact of the Real Estate Notification and Disclosure Rule on the sale or lease of particular housing constructed before 1978 are discussed. Attention is also given to housing excluded from the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992.

Lead based paint, Lead based paints

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Using conservation easements to secure income tax benefits

Article Abstract:

Conservation easements, which are a portion of a larger grouping of transactions called donations of partial interests, can be used to secure income tax benefits. The article explains how.

Taxes, Other Activities Related to Real Estate, REAL ESTATE, Real Estate Services, Taxation, Conservation easements

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Selling a principal residence upon which depreciation has been claimed

Article Abstract:

An examination of how current and prior tax law treats depreciation on the exchange or sale of a principal residence is presented. Provisions of the 1997 Taxpayer Relief Act significantly impact the exchange or sale of a home. Under the act, the gains of a principal residence sale that are attributable to depreciation are subject to taxation at up to a 25% rate.

Personal Tax Planning, Methods, Economic aspects, Personal finance, House selling, Home selling, Tax planning, Depreciation

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