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Exploring The Relationship of Marginal Tax Rate and Homeownership
Major Area of Focus
Housing
Secondary area of focus
Financial Services
Short Abstract
Homeownership represents one of the most common financial aspirations of households in the United States. There are several factors that influence the decision of becoming a homeowner, among those several benefits that compensate for the cost of homeownership. Numerous studies highlight the advantages of homeownership (Glaeser & Sacerdote, 2000; Glaeser & Shapiro, 2003). Tax benefits and savings are undoubtedly key incentives in the home buying decision (Dietz, 2009). Taxpayers, mainly those in higher tax brackets, can greatly benefit from homeownership as this may represent a tax shelter. Thus, in this proposed research study, we want to explore the positive relationship of marginal tax rate and income on the decision of buying a home.
Corresponding Author
Jorge Ruiz-Menjivar, University of Florida
Job Title
Graduate student
City & State (or Province & Country)
Gainesville, Florida
Additional Authors
Michael Gutter, Ph.D., University of Florida
Job Title
Associate professor
City & State (or Province & Country)
Gainesville, Florida
Martie Gillen, Ph.D., MBA, University of Florida
Job Title
Assistant professor
City & State (or Province & Country)
Gainesville, Florida