If you sell your home at a profit, the tax law is on your side. But if you sell at a loss, the IRS just won’t cut you a break. That’s because your home is a personal asset and the general rule is, you don’t get deductions for losses on personal assets. That’s where your home office comes to the rescue. You see, when you sell your home at a loss, the IRS will give you a … [Read more...]
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How to solve a mortgage-interest deduction problem
If you live in a house and make mortgage payments, but someone else owns the property, can you still get a tax break? The answer is “yes!” You see, if you know how to handle things the right way, you can deduct up to 100% of the mortgage interest you pay… even if someone else’s name is on the deed and mortgage documents. Want to find out more? Easy. Read my new article … [Read more...]
Deduct your swimming pool (and more!) as medical expenses
When it comes to claiming legal tax deductions, your accountant can be your best friend. But your doctor can be a great pal too if he or she suggests you buy certain equipment for your health. That’s right… A swimming pool, ergonomic chair, elevator, and lots more can all be tax deductable if your doctor says you need them! Want to find out more about how to take advantage … [Read more...]
How to save thousands in taxes on your second home
If you own a second home, my new article makes “must” reading. Why? Because a long-forgotten, Tax Court ruling can help you dramatically increase deductions on your second home! By the way, you won’t find any mention of this money-saving strategy in IRS guidance to taxpayers. Unless you study old cases the way we do, you might never know how to save thousands of dollars in … [Read more...]
Great news from the IRS for rental-property owners
It’s true. The IRS actually does have great news for you! You see, Uncle Sam has just decided to help out rental-property owners who’ve used the rental property as their principal residence. Here’s the story in a nut shell… Thanks to the latest IRS advice, when you sell your rental property you could end up with a negative total tax on the sale. Getting this “negative” tax … [Read more...]