This is a true story, straight from the IRS. (And if you ever receive a fraudulent 1099, this new article will help you.) The facts of the story… An auto dealer sold a car to a customer. The next day the buyer got a call from the dealer asking him to return to the dealership and change the agreed “no-interest” loan to an interest-bearing loan. The customer obviously said … [Read more...]
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Life Insurance Policy Loan—A Tax Nightmare
Do you have an insurance policy that has built up an internal cash value? Are you taking loans from your policy, or letting the policy ride with premiums being paid from the cash value? If the answers to these questions are “yes,” be very careful. You see, if you don’t handle things correctly, you can fall into the life insurance policy-loan trap. Allowing your life … [Read more...]
Did tax reform take away your boat deduction?
Do you own or plan to buy a boat for personal use? If so, before you weigh anchor, be sure to read the full article. You see, we’ll explain what tax deductions are available to you and whether the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will strip you of those valuable deductions. Don’t miss the important information we’ve got waiting for you when you read my new article titled Tax … [Read more...]
Tax reform attacks home mortgage interest deductions
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but here it is… Under the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the home mortgage interest deduction rules did not fare well. And that’s an understatement. The simple fact is, the loss of home mortgage interest deductions means the cost of home ownership will rise a lot. Ouch! We’ll tell you the whole sad story when you read my new article Tax … [Read more...]
Tax-Smart Ways to Cash Out of your Real Estate Property
Yes. Section 1031 exchanges are a great way to avoid taxes when you’re acquiring bigger and better properties. But be aware! When the time comes to cash out, 1031 should not be used. What’s the best way to avoid taxes and keep cash in your pocket? There are three proven strategies you can take advantage of as you’ll learn when you read my new article titled Tax … [Read more...]