An Often-Overlooked Asset for Businesses As a business owner, staying informed about tax deductions and wise investment choices is important. This February 2023 antiques article provides valuable information on how you can deduct the cost of certain antiques used in your business. The courts have established a legal precedent for your doing so by ruling in favor of … [Read more...]
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Primer: When Cancellation of Debt (COD) Income Can Be Tax-Free
“Primer: When Cancellation of Debt(COD) Income Can Be Tax-Free” To get my complete articlewith all the details... Too many people are in debt and even more will likely become indebted as we possibly dip into a recession. A quick look at debt cancellation While the general federal income-tax rule states that cancellation of debt (COD) income is taxable, there are … [Read more...]
Tax Consequences of a Short Sale of Your Principal Residence
“Tax Consequences of a Short Saleof Your Principal Residence” To get my complete articlewith all the details... What is a “short sale”? A “short sale” is a way for financially struggling homeowners to avoid foreclosure. When does a short sale make sense? It can be a good move when a homeowner’s home is worth less than the amount of their loan. Here’s where … [Read more...]
Section 1031 Exchanges vs. Qualified Opportunity Zone Funds: Which Is Better?
“Section 1031 Exchanges vs.Qualified Opportunity Zone Funds:Which Is Better?” To get my complete articlewith all the details... ------------------------------------------------------------------- Quick Definitions: Qualified opportunity zones are economically distressedcommunities that seek investment. If you make appropriateinvestments you may qualify … [Read more...]
Use In-Kind RMDs to Avoid Selling Your Retirement Account Assets
“Use In-Kind RMDsto Avoid Selling YourRetirement Account Assets” To get my complete articlewith all the details... The stock market has been tanking. Bonds have been losers too. But the IRS couldn’t care less that you go into cardiac arrest every time you open your monthly statements. And the law is on the side of the IRS. You see, if you’re 73 or older,you … [Read more...]