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contesting property taxes
Updated almost 13 years agoDoes anyone know what the standard legal fee is for contesting property taxes (ie filing the annual "tax cert")? I am being told by one lawyer that it is typical... -
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Does business loss in tax returns hurt?
Updated almost 13 years agoIf you have ownership stake in a business outside of your full-time job, and have incurred a sizable loss (say loss size of 25% of purchase price of a Manhattan... -
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203K loan recommendation
Updated almost 13 years agoI just closed on a townhouse in Hamilton Heights using a 203k loan from Bank of America. My loan officer, Nigel Hypolite, was A-MA-ZING. The deal fell through and came... -
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Tax deductible closing costs - Legal fees
Updated almost 13 years agoAre legal fees (ie, lawyer's fees) related to a home purchase tax deductible? While most closing costs are NOT deductible, a section of publication 530 talks... -
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How is Manhattan Mortgage?
Updated almost 13 years agoWant to know about what people in SH think of this mortgage broker "Manhattan Mortgage". Any positive/negative experiences? Will the buyer be paying mortgage broker... -
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Leveraged Buy Out of 3 Family House w/ FHA Loan
Updated almost 13 years agoI am currently considering the purchase of a 3 family house in Brooklyn for $1,100,000 and after conversations with my mortgage broker, there seem to be 2 options on... -
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refinance fees tax deductible?
Updated almost 13 years agorefinancing A Condo In Manhattan, Are Lender Title Insurance Fees Tax Deductible? Are There Any Other Fees That Can Be Deducted? Thanks.