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The Historic Rehab Bill
Historic rehab tax credit changes could cut homeowner benefits
Income taxes: credits: rehabilitation of certified historic structures.
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
If passed, the bill would lower historic rehab tax credits for future years and let the legislature set annual credit limits, affecting owners who count on the credit.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
Citizens could lose a bigger tax break on historic projects, while developers may gain flexibility to claim credits, so now is the time to weigh the balance.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill keeps a 20% credit for rehab expenses now.
- It removes the extra 25% credit and qualified residence credit after 2027.
- It eliminates the yearly cap on credit allocations, letting the legislature set limits.
- Taxpayers must still apply to the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee for the credit.
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