[quote=flu][quote=walterwhite]we rent. no way our deductions exceed the std deduction.
also, many years ago i did ask her to get divorced for tax purposes. she said no. i ran the numbers for her and she was not impressed.
whats the risk? interest rate jumps?
lose the deposit?
everyone elses escrow seems to drag out interminably. i am afraid this one might be quick. why shouldn’t i be able to make it slow? What if I ask for time for a second inspection. maybe i can just flat out ask for an extra 30 days or so?[/quote]
Interesting…I though attorneys and doctors would be able to deduct job related expenses, up the ying yang and being you have kids, I thought you would have dependent care expenses to deduct too.
Hey, I don’t know if you simply can ask for an extension and get it. Well, it doesn’t hurt to ask. But, I guess the question is how badly you want the house?[/quote]
If your income is low enough such that California income tax doesn’t push you to itemize, how are you getting a loan?
If it is a short sale, hit the date or get lost. The bank will pull the plug on you.
If it is a standard sale, ask the sellers, they probably don’t want to start over at step zero.
