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
If you have more than one home, renting one to a relative may appear at first glance to be a win/win. A son, daughter, cousin or old mother would take good care of the property, and you could help your relative by giving them a break on their rent. But
Success in your business should be a reason to celebrate and take pride in your accomplishments. Yet as a savvy business owner, you also need to consider what this success will mean for the next generation. Without careful planning, your beneficiaries could find themselves with a hefty tax bill. A
Roth IRAs have become a popular option for flexible retirement planning. A benefit to this type of retirement account is the fact that contributions to a Roth IRA are always made with after-tax dollars. Because the contributions in a Roth IRA have already been taxed, withdrawals from that account are
Understanding the benefits and drawbacks of different retirement plans is crucial to long-term tax planning. Most retirement plan investment earnings are taxed at ordinary income tax rates—you receive an ordinary tax deduction for every contribution, and you pay ordinary income tax rates when you withdraw funds. However, certain types of
When the need for emergency funds arises, many taxpayers may be tempted to turn to their retirement accounts. However, if the account holder has not reached full retirement age (FRA), withdrawing those funds early can result in a slew of tax penalties and other deductions. Before pulling retirement funds, taxpayers
This week’s blog focuses on a loophole to the $3,000 deduction on capital loss losses. Businesses don’t always go as people hope they will. Unfortunately, in the last year we’ve seen a lot of struggle. Many businesses in specific industries, including food and entertainment, have had to close their doors.