taxes: FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS TAX CREDIT
- 03/15/09 12:19 PM
Hey, first-time homebuyer: How does $8,000 from your Uncle Sam sound? Want an extra $8,000? If you're a first-time homebuyer then we have a nice surprise for you. Last fall, the Federal Government introduced a financial incentive to prospective first-time homebuyers - an income tax credit of up to $7,500. The rules were simple: you must have been a first-time homebuyer (as defined by not owning a home in the previous three years) and you met certain income restrictions. The new $8,000 tax credit is available to those who buy between January 1, 2009 and December 1, 2009. It's … (0 comments)
taxes: FORT MILL NAMED 10th MOST AFFORDABLE IN COUNTRY
- 03/04/09 06:53 AM
BUSINESS WEEK NAMED FORT MILL, SC THE 10TH MOST AFFORDABLE TOWN IN THE COUNTRY Even during the national recession, Fort Mill retains its appeal for being in the top list for "Best Affordable Suburb 2009″. Fort Mill is a former mill town that is now considered a suburban hot spot. The magazine considered the affordability of suburbs around the country and chose one from each state that met their criteria for affordability. Suburbs located within 25 miles of a major city with populations of 5,000 to 60,000 people and median incomes of $51,000 to $120,000 were considered. The quality of education, crime rates, ease … (0 comments)
taxes: Tax Cuts Affecting Fort Mill School District
- 12/20/08 10:39 AM
Last year, I'm sure most of you remember (if you are a resident of South Carolina), the residential property tax cut. The decrease in your property taxes was offset by a 1 cent sales tax increase. Historically, the portion of this property tax has been the most consistent revenue stream for the state. The portion of the property tax that was eliminated helped to support our school system and the sales tax increase was meant to replace the revenue from the property tax. In addition, the tax for food in grocery stores was also eliminated. Dr. Keith Callicutt, Superintendent of the Fort Mill School District, spoke recently to the School … (0 comments)
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