Taxes
Top Tax Tips for California Homeowners in 2026
Top Tax Tips for California Homeowners in 2026 Tax returns: like cleaning the attic — nobody loves it, until treasure is found. January is tax prep season, and for California homeowners, it’s not just about filing forms — it’s a...
How Inherited Property Can Save You Thousands in Taxes: Understanding the Step-Up in Basis
How Inherited Property Can Save You Thousands in Taxes: Understanding the Step-Up in Basis: If you’ve inherited a home or are planning your family’s real estate legacy, one tax rule can make a massive difference in how much you (or your he...
Understanding Los Angeles Supplemental Taxes
The owners or trustees directly receive the supplemental tax bills for Los Angeles. They are separate from the regular annual tax bills. These supplemental bills are not typically paid by the lender in case of impounded property taxes. Whe...
Los Angeles Property Taxes
Deciphering Los Angeles property taxes can be extremely confusing. Los Angeles Property taxes are delinquent twice a year, April 10, and December 10. If you haven’t received your bill, you can locate your LA County tax amount here N...
Understanding supplemental property taxes
Understanding supplemental property taxes Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Please email us here. Understanding supplemental property taxes Dear Phyllis, You cover a variety of real esta...
1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges Dear Phyllis, After my tenant gave me notice, I was thinking of selling my La Crescenta duplex. I received a letter from a ...
Proposition 19’s Passage and its Impact
Proposition 19’s Passage and its Impact: Proposition 19 allows Seniors (those 55 and over), the disabled or those displaced by victims of natural disasters to blend the existing property tax base of their current home with the purchase of ano...
Los Angeles County Property Taxes
This post is all about Los Angeles County Property taxes. Deciphering Los Angeles property taxes can be extremely confusing. There are two annual property tax bills. They are delinquent on April 10 and December 10. If you haven’t recei...
