Short Sales in Minnesota

Our company has been doing Short Sales for five years with a high success rate even when there was a second mortgage involved and I'm happy to announce that the Government has extended the 2007 debt forgiveness act through the end of 2012 as part of the emergency economic stabilization act.

Individuals who lost their homes through foreclosure will not have to pay income tax on the amount of mortgage debt that was forgiven or canceled. Tax-free treatment is also available to people who restructured their mortgages loans for a lower balance.

The tax-free exclusion applies to canceled mortgage debt of up to $2 million or $1 million is married and filing a separate return). There are additional details to consider to qualify for this tax exclusion. The house must have been used as a main home, which means it was the principal place of residence for the debtor. Also, the debt must have been used to buy, build, or make substantial improvements to the residence.

Some mortgage debt won't qualify for this tax-free exclusion and will be considered taxable income. Mortgage loans that don't qualify include home equity loans where the proceeds were not used to buy, build, or improve the residence. Also, mortgages for second houses and rental properties do not qualify for the exclusion. However, some or all of this debt might qualify for other exclusions.

The IRS explains the tax break this way: Taxpayers can exclude up to $2 million of debt forgiven on their principal residence. The limit is $1 million for a married person filing a separate return. This provision applies to debt forgiven in 2007, 2008 or 2009. Debt reduced through mortgage restructuring, as well as mortgage debt forgiven in connection with a foreclosure qualify for this relief

Always Check with your personal accountant or Tax advisor with any questions that may affect the sale of Real Estate  

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Mike Nehmzow RDC PRO 

Broker/Owner Get You Moved Realty

Loss Mitigation ,REO, Short Sales,Investment Properties