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The Rental Costs Bill
New tax credit for landlords could change rental costs
Relating To Taxation.
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
This bill would give landlords a tax break for renting to residents, which might affect rental prices for everyone.
Our take
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If this bill passes, landlords could save money on taxes, but it might lead to higher rents for regular people. Now is the time to think about how this could change housing costs.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Landlords could get a $1,000 tax credit for each rental unit.
- The credit applies if they rent to qualified tenants.
- If the credit is more than their tax bill, they can use it in future years.
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