I want you to convert. No. Not your religion! I want you to convert your working-at-home personal assets into business assets. Why? Here’s the story… If you have a deductible office at home (or a non-deductible working space), you’ve got personal assets just sitting there. I’m talking about chairs, desks, antique clocks, and the like. But if you’re using those … [Read more...]
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Does Renting My Home for Two Months Kill the $500,000 Exclusion?
Sometimes tax rules are easy to follow. Other times, several rules interact with each other and have to be coordinated carefully to deliver the maximum tax benefit. In this issue of the Tax Reduction Letter, we’ll deal with just such an integration challenge that was ultimately successful. Read the full article for full details. Here’s an example of important … [Read more...]
Congress Reinstates Expired Tax Provisions—Some Back to 2018
This is the story of death and resurrection. No. I’m not talking about religion. I’m talking about some important changes congress made to the tax law. Let me explain… Congress, in its wisdom, left many tax breaks, called “extenders,” to expire on December 31, 2017. This means the extenders were killed for all of 2018. Ouch! Then the resurrection took place. … [Read more...]
Converting Your Residence into a Rental Property: Tax Issues
As you probably know, residential real estate prices are way up in many parts of the country. Rental rates are also very high. That’s why you should consider buying a new residence and converting your current residence into a rental property. Why make this move? Because you can very possibly sell your rental property down the road for a much higher price! But … [Read more...]
Q&A: Claim 30% Tax Credit for a New Roof to Hold Solar Panels
Thinking about putting some solar panels on your roof? It makes a lot of sense. Harnessing the power of the sun to create electricity is good for the environment, good for your electricity bill, and good for your wallet. You see, you are eligible for a generous 30-percent residential tax credit when you install solar equipment on your residence. Want to learn more … [Read more...]