Trying to “time” the stock market can be a risky business. But timing the sale and repurchase of stocks in your portfolio, can make excellent tax-planning sense. You see, by strategically timing when you sell and repurchase your stock winners, you can take advantage of the zero-percent tax bracket for capital gains. This strategy can gradually eliminate most or all of your … [Read more...]
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Powerful stock-portfolio tax-saving strategies
Your stock market portfolio is a great place to look for year-end tax-savings opportunities. Why? Because, if you know how to play the game… You can avoid paying taxes on stock appreciation by gifting stock to charity, your parents, and your children. You can play a simple game of offset which cancels out high taxes. If you want to learn how to handle stock market … [Read more...]
For buyers of gold, art, antiques, or stamps
Are you a collector of gold, antiques, or stamps? If you are, it’s important to know the relevant tax laws. You see, if you understand the IRS’s rules and regulations, you may be able to deduct a lot of your expenses and slash your tax bill! Want to learn how proven, completely legal techniques can save you big money? Then start collecting the money-saving ideas you’ll … [Read more...]
Are you a property “investor” or “dealer”? It matters!
You buy a building. You fix it up. You sell it for a tidy profit. Congratulations… but that’s not the end of the story. You see, the IRS will want to know if your building is a dealer property or an investment property. This distinction is not always easy to make… either for you or your tax preparer. What’s more it’s an important distinction that can have huge … [Read more...]
When a house won’t sell, consider a lease-option
Trying to sell a house that’s sitting on the market without attracting a decent offer? Don’t give up. Think creatively and use a lease-with-an-option-to-buy strategy to get the cash flow flowing! When you find the right tenant, this arrangement can make sense for everyone concerned. But beware. There are tax traps that you’ll need to avoid if you want to come out a winner. … [Read more...]