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Residential Grace, City Sophistication  The Community Blending the best of town and country, Harrison is a predominantly residential town which quietly grants every modern amenity. Within a carefully protected rural atmosphere of tree-lined streets, the relaxation of luxurious estate type living harmoniously coexists with Harrison's "Platinum Mile", where numerous large concerns such as Texaco, IBM and Pepsico have established corporate offices. Sophisticated employment opportunities and outstanding shopping are also available in neighboring White Plains. Harrison shelters a population of 25,620 within twenty-two square miles, the distance founder John Harrison could gallop that day in 1696 when he bought the land from the Siwanoy Indians. Its northern section, known as Purchase, has a reputation as a privileged area of fine estate homes. Educational and Cultural Facilities Harrison Central School District's four Elementary Schools have twice received the United States Office of Education Excellence Award, recognition given to schools ranking in the 99th percentile nationwide. Harrison High School's four-acre campus also provides superior educational programs. Outstanding private schools include the 420-student Keio Academy, a high school affiliated with Tokyo's Keio University. The New York State University at Purchase and Manhattanville College (site of New York University's Stern School of Business) provide superb opportunities for advanced degrees and contribute greatly to Harrison's thriving cultural life. Recreational Facilities Home of the famous Buick Golf Classic, Harrison's fine recreational facilities include five private Country Clubs with golf courses. Eighty acres of park land, many tennis courts, three swimming pools and extensive supervised programs add other opportunities for leisure enjoyment. The lovely Silver Lake Preserve invites swimming, boating, camping and hiking. Transportation Only 23 miles north of New York City, Harrison is a short 36 minute commute via Metro-North express train. Interstate Routes 87 and 287 and the Saw Mill Parkway provide convenient access to Westchester's extensive network of major roads.  Request my Free Rye, Harrison, Rye Brook, Mamaroneck and Westchester County Relocation Package. It's packed full of useful and important information about the Rye, Harrison, Rye Brook, Mamaroneck and Westchester County, New York area. Don't move here without it! Remember: I'll send it to you for free and without obligation. Just fill out the form and I will send it right out... It's my job to know EVERYTHING about Rye, Harrison, Rye Brook, Mamaroneck and Westchester County! Ask me any question. Or request a FREE information package. There's no obligation, and I promise to get back to you quickly... 
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Tax Considerations >Taxpayer Relief
Legislation included in the 1997 federal budget made significant changes that improve a homeowner's ability to profit from the sale of real estate.
The capital gains tax exclusions on the sale of a principal residence is just one of several benefits for homeowners. When you sell a home you have owned and use for two of the five years prior to the sale, married couples are allowed to keep up to $500,000 in tax-free profits and taxpayers filing as singles can keep up to $250,000 before paying capital gains tax.
Long-term capital gain is also taxed at lower rates as a result of the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act passed in 2003. The maximum capital gains tax rates dropped from 20% to 15% and from 10% to 5%, effective for sales and exchanges taking place on or after May 6, 2003 and through December 31, 2007. In 2008 the 15% rate continues for higher income taxpayers, while the 5% rate for lower income taxpayers drops to 0%, but only for the 2008 tax year. On January 1, 2009, the 10% and 20% rates will be reinstated.
Consult your tax advisor for advice regarding your particular circumstance.
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What famous $40+ million home has a 60-foot pool with underwater music and a 20-car garage?
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The home of Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, features the latest futuristic computer technology. |
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