Eric Guggenheimer
Eric Guggenheimer Northern Virginia Real Estate

Short Sale Tax Liability Calculator


Good News for sellers! Congress passed legislation retroactive to January 2007 through 2009. Sellers subject to a 1099 for forgiveness of debt will not have to pay taxes on forgiven amount. Check with your Tax professional for advice.

White House Press Release

If you're selling your home as a short sale, this Excel spread sheet is a valuable tool to quickly estimate your TAX Liability.

Enter the information in the yellow boxes to include all mortgages, late fees, agent commissions and your estimated tax bracket.

The Short Sale Calculator will estimate your tax obligation to the IRS.

For a working spread sheet DOWNLOAD

Short Sale Calculator Legislative changes
ESTIMATE OF CLOSING COST Effective 3/2006  Rough Estimate Only (Please note the Virginia legislator is considering raising the cost and may not be reflected in this spread sheet so please call to verify.) 
Sales Price $790,000.00  
Second Trust $95,000.00    
First Trust $785,000.00    
Balance of your loans $880,000.00    
Interest Rate  7.00%    
Hazard Insurance Premium $0.00    
Yearly Property Taxes $6,926.00    
Selling Broker Fee 3.00%  
Listing Brokers Fee 1.50%   January 1st 2008
Tax Bracket 26.00%      
 
Interest      
  Interest (15 days) $5,133.33 $2,566.67 $2,566.67
  Escrows      
  Property taxes 6 months estimated $3,463.00 $3,463.00
  Title Charges      
  Release Processing Fees $100-250 $200.00 $200.00
 
R-5 $25-65 $45.00 $45.00
  Document Preparation Fee $150-300 $150.00 $150.00
  Notary Fees $20-50 $20.00 $20.00
  Attorneys Fees See Notes $0.00 $0.00
  Government Recording      
  Recording Fees Estimated $31.00 $31.00
  Grantors Tax Estimated $790.00 $3,950.00
  Additional Charges      
  Pest inspection $0-65 $45.00 $45.00
  Miscellaneous Fees   $750.50 $750.50
  Selling Brokers Fee   $23,700.00 $23,700.00
  Listing Brokers Fee   $11,850.00 $11,850.00
  Estimated Closing Costs $43,611.17 $46,771.17
 
Debit Buyer Closing Cost Credit $0.00 $0.00
  Approx. Net/Short -$133,611.17 -$136,771.17
  Credit RELO Reimbursements $50,000.00 $50,000.00
  Debit Miscellaneous/Penalties $0.00 $0.00
      $0.00
  Short Sale Total -$83,611.17 -$86,771.17
Estimated Tax liability based on Tax Bracket (See your accountant) -$21,738.90 -$22,560.50


Closing Cost Calculator


Use this simple tool to calculate the closing costs for purchasing a home in Northern Virginia

If you are an Investor check out my Flip analsys tool as well. Flip Tool

For an active tool contact me and I will be happy to send you a copy.

BUYER'S ESTIMATE OF CLOSING COST Effective 3/2006  Estimate Only (Please note the Virginia legislator is considering raising the cost and may not be reflected in this spread sheet so please call to verify.) 
Sales Price $390,000.00

 
 
Loan To Value 97.00%    
Loan Amount $378,300.00    
Interest Rate  6.25%    
Hazard Insurance Premium $900.00    
Property Taxes $4,500.00    
HOA /Condo Monthly $0.00    
Lender Fees $500.00    
  Lender Fees    
 
Loan Origination Fee 0.0% $0.00
  Loan Discount 0.0000% $0.00
  Appraisal Fee $300-650 $350.00
  Credit Report $12-35 $15.00
  Tax Service Fee $35-125 $35.00
  Lender Fees $250-10,000 $500.00
  Advance Fees    
  Interest (15 days) $1,970.31 $985.16
  Mortgage Insurance Call Your Lender  
  Reserves    
  Property taxes 3 months estimated $1,125.00
  Hazard Insurance 15 months estimated $1,125.00
  Title Charges    
  Settlement/Closing Fee $199-500 $250.00
  Abstract or Title Search $100-200 $100.00
  Title Exam $100-300 $150.00
  Title Binder $100-300 $100.00
  Document Preparation Fee $0-300 $0.00
  Notary Fees $20-50 $20.00
  Attorneys Fees See Notes  
  Title Insurance See Notes Estimate $1,696.50
  Government Recording    
  Recording Fees Estimated $79.00
  City/County Stamp MORT Estimated $315.24
  State Tax Stamp MORT Estimated $945.75
  City/County Stamp DEED Estimated $332.98
  State Tax Stamp DEED Estimated $998.63
  Additional Charges    
  Survey $300-1000 $300.00
  Pest inspection $45-75 $45.00
  Fees   $370.50
  TOTAL Closing Costs   $9,838.76
  Down Payment   $11,700.00
  Total Acquisition   $21,538.76
 
Penfed Realty Credit 0.50% -$1,950.00
  Seller Credit   -$6,500.00
  Second Trust $0.00
  Required Investment   $13,088.76


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