UPDATE ON TAX REFORM & PROVISIONS OF INTEREST TO REALTORS®
Amy Fennell • December 19, 2017
The National Association of REALTORS® has moved the tax reform bill in the right direction through it's advocacy efforts and the REALTOR® members who responded to Calls for Action. Despite these improvements, NAR remains concerned that the overall structure of this bill poses problems for homeowners and the broader housing market, but the conference committee has made some important improvements to the House and Senate legislation that ultimately will benefit some homeowners and communities. You can view the Provisions of Interest to NAR and its Members along with additional information or view the graphics below:
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