The IRS published Revenue Ruling 2019-11 at the end of March 2019 in order to answer questions that arose due to limitations imposed on itemized deductions for state and local taxes (SALT) by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). The law limited the itemized deduction for SALT to
How do you know if your rental property qualifies for the 20 percent tax deduction under new tax code Section 199A? Just what we need–something else to learn along with all of the other tax code changes this year. Well, maybe not. There is a piece of good news: we
As you look ahead to tax season, and beyond, here are seven inexpensive marketing tips to get the year started on the right foot.
Are you concerned about being stuck with large capital gain this year? What if there was a way to avoid it? How about for the next 10 years? If you’re facing beefy tax payments because of capital gains, this tax break may be worth exploring. The program is part of the
More and more Americans are starting to use real estate as a primary or secondary income source. From renting out a space as an Airbnb to renovating a second home for rent or sale, taxpayers may already have unrecognized opportunities to earn extra cash from their properties. However, many taxpayers
Tax professionals today need to be prepared to incorporate real estate income into their clients’ tax plans. More and more Americans are starting to use their properties as a primary or secondary income source, yet many taxpayers are not prepared for the tax consequences when they decide to sell that
Looking to invest in real estate? The many tax loopholes available can make this an attractive source of income—but first-time property owners may feel uncertain about taking advantage of these tax breaks. Rest assured that legitimate loopholes were intentionally created by the government to promote property ownership. By enticing taxpayers
Using real estate as a source of income is only becoming more popular with the advent of sites like Airbnb and VRBO that enable homeowners to earn extra cash from property they already own. Taxpayers who are new to leveraging real estate for income may be unfamiliar with the tax
What are my ethical responsibilities when I use software to produce a tax plan? In the world of taxes, there are many ethical issues that can come into play. One area that involves judgment and expertise is when it comes to interpreting tax codes for various purposes such as taking
By Paul S. Hamann & Jack Salewski, CPA, CGMA Having a Reasonable Compensation figure that is “reasonable” isn’t enough anymore. With the IRS turning up the heat on Reasonable Compensation compliance [See IRS TECH TARGETS S CORP OFFICER COMPENSATION], having that figure backed up by a credible source and documented is