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Naval Base Kitsap | Tax Breaks with Tax Free Money - How is that Legal - BAH!!!

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Toby Keith in Iraq 2006

 

If you are in the United States Military and receive BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) it is. This is a huge financial opportunity that not many Military members take advantage of for fear of the real estate market and the lack of education concerning real estate ownership.

The average homeowner receives tax breaks associated with home ownership. The yearly property taxes and yearly interest payments are tax deductible on their yearly tax return.

The average Military homeowner receives tax breaks associated with home ownership. The yearly property taxes and yearly interest payments are tax deductible on their yearly tax return, also. However, the Military member receives all of these tax breaks with tax free money since the basic housing allowance (BAH) is tax free. Wow! What an incentive to purchase a home while serving in the Military.

With tax season here and Military W-2' being released (See MyPay release Schedule here) you should really  Military Tax Benefitstake a hard look at your future financial picture. Are you taking advantage of all your Military benefits? Are you paying more taxes at the end of the year because you have no "tax shelter", no way of filing the "long form"? Are you just coasting by blinded because you think it is too risky to purchase property while serving in the Military? If you need tax advice please seek a professional tax advisor.

If you can answer yes to several of these questions you really need to look deeper into the process of Military homeownership.

  • Have you been saving for a home?
  • Is your credit profile in good shape?
  • Is the tour of duty longer than 2 years?
  • Can you anticipate coming back to the area?
  • Could you be a landlord if you needed?
  • Can you budget two housing payments in the future?

Take a look at:  New 2009 BAH Rates Released | Naval Base Kitsap | Bremerton | Bangor | PSNS | Naval Hospital Bremerton  and see the possibilities.

Currently in the West Sound area there are many homes that are still in a very affordable price range. See for yourself here. Search Naval Base Kitsap Homes for sale Now.

Check here for my Military Buyer Rebate Information. Yes, I do offer a "Military Discount" all you have to do is ask.

Other links for your interest:

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New 2009 BAH Rates Released | Naval Base Kitsap | Bremerton | Bangor | PSNS | Naval Hospital Bremerton

 

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What are you doing with your BAH? Are you giving it to the PPV/Military Housing? Are you giving it to a landlord to pay THEIR mortgage? No matter what you are hearing in the media you have to remember that the market is different for everyone.  Here in the West Sound there are some amazing opportunities for home buyers.   You need to build for your future. Please call me today! As a military spouse I know what questions you have and can answer them for you from the perspective of a member of the military community - a true member.

 

 

2009 BAH Rates

 

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Naval Base Kitsap | 2009 BAH Rates - Only 10 more Days

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ETA: Military.com has made an early release - follow the link to see the new rates.  I will be putting together a Naval Base Kitsap article soon.

2009 Basic Allowance for Housing Rates

 

Well, it’s almost that time of year! How many times over the last few weeks have you seen the question posted on military boards across the net?

If you look in the right places you will always find the right answer.  I don’t hold much stock in military boards when it comes to important information. I always make sure that I find the source is a .mil site.  That way you know the information is correct.

Here is the link that gives the date -

Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH)

The Department of Defense, Per Diem, Travel and Transportation Allowance Committee page is one worth making a bookmark!

 

I will be writing about and posting the Naval Base Kitsap new rates as soon as they come out so be sure to check back!

 

 

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U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin L. Burleson (RELEASED)

 

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Jo Soss is the designated Broker and the owner of Homefront Realty in Bremerton Washington. Selling real estate in the greater Puget Sound area since 1994 she has vast knowledge in all aspects of a real estate transaction. Using today's technology with her signature personal service allows her to achieve complete customer satisfaction.

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Navy Band Northwest’s Wind Ensemble | Holiday Concert

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Navy Northwest Band

I have attended several Holiday Concerts preformed by military bands over the last few years and can say that the experience always lifts my spirits and allows me to focus on the Holiday Season.


If you would like to experience some Holiday Cheer then plan on attending the Holiday Concert this Thursday preformed by the Navy Band Northwest's Wind Ensemble at Bremerton High School.


As always admission is FREE

 

 

 

December 11, 2008 - Thursday, 7:00 p.m.

Holiday Concert

Bremerton High School, Bremerton, WA

Navy Band Northwest's Wind Ensemble

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo Credit: 071210-N-9860Y-002 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Dec. 10, 2007) Navy Band Northwest (NBNW) Big Band, "Cascade," plays "Holly and the Ivy/God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen‚" at the "Holly, Jolly Holiday‚" concert held in Parker Hall of Oak Harbor High School. The free, all ages event was the fourth annual performance by NBNW in Oak Harbor for the holiday season and featured many classic songs as well as humorous skits by the members. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tucker M. Yates (Released)

 

 

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Jo SossAuthor:Jo Soss

Jo Soss is the designated Broker and the owner of Homefront Realty in Bremerton Washington. Selling real estate in the greater Puget Sound area since 1994 she has vast knowledge in all aspects of a real estate transaction. Using today's technology with her signature personal service allows her to achieve complete customer satisfaction.

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