Taxes & More
This page contains a variety of resources relating to personal and business finance. You’ll find resources for homeowners, distressed homeowners facing possible foreclosures or short sales, investors, business owners and employees, as well as government links and tax resources.
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| » Financial Planning | » Tax Info |
| » Salary Surveys | » Industry Resources |
| » Government Resources | » Property Tax & Mello Roos |
Foreclosures and Short Sales
Linda Slocum is a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) specializing in distressed properties, including short sales and foreclosures. Since foreclosures and short sales are such complex topics, we’ve devoted full pages to each of these. Click on the links below to read more about foreclosures and short sales.
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For a quick search of foreclosures and short sales available for sale, click on the map below. Remember that we can show you any home that you find through these searches, and negotiate the best deal for you!
Loan Modifications
Loan modifications may be the best way for many people to reduce their monthly payments so they can stay in their homes. Since loan modifications are another complex area that can’t be adequately discussed in a few short paragraphs, we’ve devoted an entire page to loan modifications as well.
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Financial Planning
- The Motley Fool promises to “amuse, educate and enrich” with info on personal finance.
- Saving for College has info on college savings plans.
- Yahoo Finance has customizable features to track business and finance.
Tax Info (Income Tax and Sales Tax)
- IRS website offers updated info and downloadable forms and booklets.
- California State Board of Equalization has info on pending legislation, free seminars and other tax-related info.
- California Franchise Tax Board has information on e-filing, downloadable forms and state tax links.
- Spidell Publishing tax info with breaking news, notice alerts and product info.
- TaxSites.com is a site maintained by a CPA with links to a wide variety of topics.
- Donation Valuation Table for estimating the tax write-off for non-cash donations (clothing, etc).
Salary Surveys
- Accountants Inc. Survey has California-specific info on salaries and benefits.
- Robert Half Free Resources allows you to order their annual salary guide online.
Industry Resources
- Small Business Administration offers help to develop a business plan, get a business license, and establish patents and trademarks.
- California Chamber of Commerce has many resources for California businesses.
- Benefits Link provides free compliance info and tools for employee benefit plan sponsors, service providers, and participants.
- BizJournals.com is a site for professionals with various resources and email newsletters.
- CFO.com is a resource for financial executives with daily news service and archives.
- FindLaw has law resources for just about everything.
Government Resources
- Federal Reserve has information on recent bank closures and agreements, as well as foreclosure help.
- SEC website has final and proposed regulatory notices, legal bulletins, and webcasts.
Property Tax and Mello Roos Taxes
Property tax rates for residential real estate in the Santa Clarita Valley generally run between 1.1% to 1.25% on the home’s assessed value in areas that do not have Mello Roos (also called Community Facilities District or CFD) assessments or the large landscape district assessments that are typically seen in neighborhoods requiring hillside maintenance. CFD and landscape maintenance districts will vary by development area, generally ranging from around $2,000 per year to .05% of the property’s initial purchase price per year (based on what the original owner paid the builder).
Click here to learn more about Mello Roos or CFD assessments.
