No. It’s not a typing mistake. It makes perfect sense to pay more taxes this year if we do head over the fiscal cliff at midnight on December 31. As you probably know, the fiscal cliff refers to major changes in the tax law that will take effect starting January 1 if our lawmakers don’t get their act together. And these changes involve huge tax increases. Which means it may … [Read more...]
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How to get a fat deduction for your timeshare
It’s a fact: You get the maximum tax benefit from a timeshare when you use it solely for business. But what happens if you use the timeshare for personal purposes only? The answer is, your timeshare can then qualify as a second home for purposes of the mortgage interest deduction. But be careful about renting out your timeshare. Doing so complicates things, generally … [Read more...]
Avoid traps that cut tax-deductible interest on home mortgages
It would be nice if deducting home-mortgage interest were a simple matter. But, of course, it isn’t. In fact, the rules on deducting mortgage interest are quite complex. If you want to avoid giving Uncle Sam more money than he’s entitled to, you had better know the rules. Where can you find them? In my new, free article titled Tax Tips: Make Your Home Mortgages Produce … [Read more...]
Best Home-Office Deduction for S or C Corporation
Do you own an S or C corporation? If the answer is “yes,” and you want to claim a tax deduction for an office in your home, my new article is for you! You see, there are three ways to claim the deduction and I’ll explain which one you should choose. Selecting the wrong method can prove costly, so don’t miss my new article titled Tax Tips: The One Best Way to Claim a … [Read more...]
Instant deductions for your start-up business
Thinking about starting a brand new business? Then you need to know how to deduct start-up costs right now. You see, the IRS lets you deduct costs the moment you start thinking about your new business. I know this sounds too good to be true but it is true as you’ll learn when you read my latest article titled Tax Tips: Tax Benefits for Thinking About and/or Starting a New … [Read more...]