tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post2916959629666472858..comments2023-11-18T01:21:55.631-05:00Comments on My Open Wallet: Condo Tax AbatementMadame Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11536189690094235926noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-84528755421559879182009-04-04T17:15:00.000-04:002009-04-04T17:15:00.000-04:00hi madame x. interesting blog, with good inside in...hi madame x. interesting blog, with good inside information. <BR/><BR/>I am another Brooklyn woman whose building recently got approved for the 421a abatement. I'm wondering if I will be eligible to get the STAR credit in addition to that. Did you get to the bottom of this? Thanks for filling me in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-19726430720190389292008-01-16T05:22:00.000-05:002008-01-16T05:22:00.000-05:00Hi,It's great to know that you'd get a low tax bil...Hi,<BR/><BR/>It's great to know that you'd get a low tax bill this year. By the way, there are several deductions/credits that might help you save more in taxes. All that you need to do is follow some smart tax planning tips available at http://www.mortgagefit.com/tax/34tips-deduction.html and http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/235/5_tax_deductions_youve_never_thought.html<BR/><BR/>Regards,<BR/><BR/>JessicaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09375718787157850738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-53855680152702515372008-01-06T22:06:00.000-05:002008-01-06T22:06:00.000-05:00Rob, I used to live in Park Slope but am now in an...Rob, I used to live in Park Slope but am now in an area that is much less gentrified.Madame Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11536189690094235926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-26810141443902936632008-01-04T21:28:00.000-05:002008-01-04T21:28:00.000-05:00I am confused...from your blog, I assumed you live...I am confused...from your blog, I assumed you lived in a fairly gentrified area of Bklyn, like Park Slope. If so, they give 12 yr tax abatements for this? Surprising...I thought tax abatements were for less than desirable areas they want to build up. <BR/><BR/>You're lucky - my condo in Chicago is worth about 2-225K and my taxes are abt 3K/yr. <BR/><BR/>Happy 2008!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-7857676753694361582008-01-04T06:13:00.000-05:002008-01-04T06:13:00.000-05:00I'm new to your blog. A former New Yorker (born in...I'm new to your blog. A former New Yorker (born in Brooklyn, native until 1995), I now live in Sydney, Australia, where the cost of living and housing is similar to living in Manhattan. I thought I'd add the perspective of what happened to my income now that I'm retired at age 70.Because of an agreement made between Australia and the U.S., I have no choice but to receive U.S. Social Security (as opposed to the Australian 'age pension' - quaint name, eh?). So I live on Social Security, currently $1551/month,(US Dollars); IRA distributions of approximately $900/month(US Dollars); and a pension from my former US employer, a fortune 500 company, of $838 post-tax (US dollars). All this gives me an income of approx $40,000 (US Dollars) per year. I pay $1540 a month in rent, pay taxes in both countries, and can't afford to own a car. Car registration is up to $1000/year (Australian dollars) and gas (petrol) is $1.50 per litre - approx $6.00/gallon (US dollars). All I can say is, however much you think you will need to live in retirement, budget for more....much, much more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-32700416501208244652008-01-04T03:37:00.000-05:002008-01-04T03:37:00.000-05:00Hi,You have an interesting blog.Hey do you access ...Hi,<BR/><BR/>You have an interesting blog.<BR/><BR/>Hey do you access Linkedin on your mobile. You can search for companies and people, when you are away from you pc and your mobile don’t need to support internet or GPRS for this. <BR/><BR/>Check out this MoDazzle site. <BR/>http://modazzle.com/cms/modazzleLp1.html?channel=CM&camp=LinkedInhe<BR/><BR/>MoDazzle gives you the opportunity to access Linkedin Salesforce and Facebook on your mobile via SMS and email without internet or GPRS. You can also access other online services like Google maps Starbucks etc.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00115428915986382926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-29926785014841293022008-01-03T12:22:00.000-05:002008-01-03T12:22:00.000-05:00My husband and I are waiting for our next tax bill...My husband and I are waiting for our next tax bill that shows the new abated rate, and we're supposed to get back the money the banks been holding in escrow for the unabated rate. I would contact the attorney you used when you bought the apt because I think it might be retroactive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-14717520314913897732008-01-03T12:11:00.000-05:002008-01-03T12:11:00.000-05:00Great new on the tax abatement! I got a STAR reba...Great new on the tax abatement! <BR/><BR/>I got a STAR rebate last year, and they just sent a check. Since I didn't pay much tax the year before, I didn't get the full $400 -- the amount you get is dependent on the amount you pay.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-69643672975320351472008-01-03T12:00:00.000-05:002008-01-03T12:00:00.000-05:00That's great news. I know you have been waiting to...That's great news. I know you have been waiting to hear, but this should be a real positive impact for you!Noel Larsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04101799343286185259noreply@blogger.com