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FL H0109

Bill

Status

Passed

5/7/2010

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Ambler

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Florida Statutes section 201.02 to exclude unpaid indebtedness from taxable consideration in short sale transactions of real property
  • Defines "short sale" as a property purchase and sale where the grantor's mortgage debt exceeds the purchase price, the mortgagee releases the property for partial payment, the mortgagee receives no interest in the property, and the mortgagee is unrelated to the grantor or grantee
  • Applies only to indebtedness that is forgiven or released by the mortgagee holding the mortgage on the property
  • Takes effect July 1, 2010

Legislative Description

Excise Tax on Documents [SPSC]

Last Action

Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2010-32; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7157 (Ch. 2010-138)

5/7/2010

Committee Referrals

Criminal & Civil Justice Policy Council3/8/2010
Finance & Tax Council10/12/2009

Full Bill Text

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