Are you a collector of gold, antiques, or stamps? If you are, it’s important to know the relevant tax laws. You see, if you understand the IRS’s rules and regulations, you may be able to deduct a lot of your expenses and slash your tax bill! Want to learn how proven, completely legal techniques can save you big money? Then start collecting the money-saving ideas you’ll … [Read more...]
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Are you a property “investor” or “dealer”? It matters!
You buy a building. You fix it up. You sell it for a tidy profit. Congratulations… but that’s not the end of the story. You see, the IRS will want to know if your building is a dealer property or an investment property. This distinction is not always easy to make… either for you or your tax preparer. What’s more it’s an important distinction that can have huge … [Read more...]
Is your real estate activity a “business” or are you an “investor”?
How do you structure your real estate activities? Are you running a business or simply investing in properties? The answer can have big tax consequences! EXAMPLE: If you want to take a trip to a real estate seminar you may be able to deduct all the related expenses… or maybe not. It all depends on how you’ve structured your activities. Which is why you need more … [Read more...]
When a house won’t sell, consider a lease-option
Trying to sell a house that’s sitting on the market without attracting a decent offer? Don’t give up. Think creatively and use a lease-with-an-option-to-buy strategy to get the cash flow flowing! When you find the right tenant, this arrangement can make sense for everyone concerned. But beware. There are tax traps that you’ll need to avoid if you want to come out a winner. … [Read more...]
How to get a deduction for your “entertainment facility”
Happy New Year! I don’t know what New Year’s resolutions you’ve made, but I’ve resolved to keep doing all I can to cut your tax bill in 2014… and I want to get started right now! Let’s kick off the New Year with some great ideas about how to make an entertainment-facility tax deductible to you and tax free to your “rank-and-file” employees. What does the IRS mean by an … [Read more...]