Having Fun In Chester County
Chester County, where art, history and culture flourish, offers a variety of activities for the entire family no matter what time of year.
The County with its rolling hills and open spaces is noted for its numerous horse farms and is home to the world-famous Devon Horse Show and Country Fair held in May and the Radnor Hunt Races held in October.
Chester County features many beautiful parks with the most notable being historic Valley Forge National Park, where George Washington slept. Local residents take advantage of the many hiking trails, the open areas to fly kites, and the numerous hills to go sledding in winter.
You can take a leisurely drive through Chester County's countryside and view the many covered bridges, some of which date back to the 1800s. There are approximately 15 bridges still standing, and the most photographed bridge is the Knox-Valley Forge Dam Bridge located in Valley Forge National Park.
Hot air ballooning is becoming a favorite past time in Chester County. The many colorful balloons are visible as you drive along the Chester County countryside.
The County is also home to the People's Light & Theatre Company in Malvern, the Brandywine Ballet Company, the West Chester Ballet Company, and the Main Line Symphony Orchestra.
If you like to shop, then come take a tour of the QVC Studio in West Chester or visit The King of Prussia Mall, the largest mall on the east coast, where you will find eight department stores, 365 specialty shops, and over 40 restaurants and eateries.
Come visit the American Helicopter Museum in West Chester and see the only V-22 Osprey open to public display in the world.
In Chester County you can experience the birthplace of the Revolutionary War hero General Anthony Wayne in Paoli. You can enjoy fine dining in many of the historical inns such as the Dilworthtown Inn in West Chester or the General Warren Inn in Malvern. You can spend a relaxing night at The Great Valley House of Valley Forge Bed and Breakfast, a 300 year old stone farmhouse, only a five minute drive from Valley Forge National Park.
Chester County is also within a short driving distance to Philadelphia, home to our professional sports teams: the Eagles, the Flyers, the Phillies, and the 76ers.
Philadelphia is also home to numerous historical landmarks such as Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, the William Penn statue atop City Hall, and the famous Art Museum, where the movie Rocky was filmed.
These are only some of the numerous things to do in Chester County. To find out more about things to do in Chester County or its surrounding areas, please visit the following web sites:
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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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