“New and Improved Energy TaxCredits for Homeowners” To get my complete articlewith all the details... Good news! Thanks to a new tax law that just passed, you can slash your energy bill and help prevent damage to the environment at the same time. I’m talking about the new Inflation Reduction Act. What exactly does the new law deliver? It increases the … [Read more...]
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Claiming the $250,000 Exclusion When Your Name Isn’t on the Deed
When it comes to claiming the $250,000 home- sale deduction, things get tricky fast. That’s why you need to read my new article. “Claiming the $250,000 ExclusionWhen Your Name Isn’t on the Deed” To get my complete articlewith all the details... A quick review of the home-sale exclusion. For a short explanation, let’s get it from the horse’s mouth. Here’s what … [Read more...]
Increase Your Tax Deductions Using the Business-Mileage Rule
“Increase Your Tax DeductionsUsing the Business-Mileage Rules” To get my complete articlewith all the details... Always pay attention to the rules of the road. And always pay attention to the IRS’s mileage rules of the road if you want to save on taxes. What is a mile? A distance of 5,280 feet? Well, the IRS isn’t content to answer the question simply. … [Read more...]
Is now the Time to Transfer Your Home to Your Adult Child?
How to help your adult child buy a home in today’s overheated market. As I’m sure you know, today’s home prices have skyrocketed, which means it can be very difficult for your adult child to buy a home. What you may not know is there are creative ways for you to help make home-ownership a reality for them. If you are planning to leave your home for any reason, here’s a … [Read more...]
Selling Your Appreciated Vacation Home? What About Taxes?
Got a vacation home you want to sell? Be careful.The tax laws that apply can be tricky...and costly! What exactly is a “vacation home.”? Seems obvious, doesn’t it? Well, we’re dealing with the IRS so it isn’t. If you have a home that you rent outand use personally, the IRS defines it as a “vacation home.” So what? . . . you may ask. The answer is that the … [Read more...]