“Beat the Taxman With 11 Tax-freeIncome Breaks” To get my complete articlewith all the details... It’s a miracle. The IRS is on your side! That’s right. If you know how to play the game, there are 11 tax-free income breaks that can put more money in your pocket. In my new article I’ll tell you how to take advantage of them. My list of the 11 types of … [Read more...]
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Maximize Profits and Defer Taxes with an Installment Sale
“Maximize Profits and Defer TaxesWith an Installment Sale” To get my complete articlewith all the details... What exactly is an installment sale? An installment sale is a sale of eligible property where you receive at least one payment after the close of the taxable year in which the sales occur. [There is much more to say about this, and I’ll give you allthe … [Read more...]
When You’re Subject to Self-Employment Taxes
“When You’re Subjectto Self-Employment Taxes” To get my complete, new articlewith all the details... How much self-employment tax do you have to pay? It’s not always easy to figure out. That’s why you need to read my new article. Do you own your own business? Then you know that you have to pay self-employment taxes to fund your Social Security and Medicare … [Read more...]
Are Self-Directed IRAs for Real Estate a Good Idea? Maybe Not (Part 2)
Are Self-Directed IRAs for Real Estate a Good Idea? Maybe Not (Part 2) A quick review of Part 1 Part 1 explained several drawbacks of placing real estate in a self-directed IRA. In this article I’ll explain three more problem areas you need to consider before putting real estate in a self-directed IRA. Sure, it sounds good to buy real estate for a self-directed … [Read more...]
Are Self-Directed IRAs for Real Estate a Good Idea? Maybe Not (Part 1)
Are Self-Directed IRAs for Real Estate a Good Idea? Maybe Not (Part 1) Keeping real estate in a self-directed IRA may seem like a smart move. But beware of the possible consequences! To get my complete articlewith all the details... Yes. Holding real estate in your self-directed IRA does have advantages. For example, it diversifies your retirement … [Read more...]