“Deducting Disaster Losses for Individuals:Navigating the Rules” To get my complete articlewith all the details… Wildfires, floods, hurricanes—disasters. The financial toll can be devastating. You can deduct some disaster losses from your taxes. New rules allow certain disaster losses with amended returns for closed years. Recent changes to tax laws have made it … [Read more...]
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The IRS Has Your Back in Times of Disaster
“Wildfires, Floods, Hurricanes:How the IRS Has Your Back” To get my complete articlewith all the details… Wildfires, Floods, Hurricanes—What’s the IRS Got to Do With It? When disaster strikes, the last thing you need to worry about is your tax bill. But did you know the IRS has a host of tax relief provisions designed to ease the financial burden for those affected … [Read more...]
Avoid Losing Tax Deductions When You Start a Business
"Don't Let the IRS Deny Your Business Deductions –New Tax Court Case Reveals Critical Timing" To get my complete articlewith all the details… Did you know the IRS can deny ALL your business deductions if you can't prove when your business actually started? A recent Tax Court case just cost entrepreneurs over $41,000 in disallowed deductions – simply because they … [Read more...]
[Important Tax Alert] Can Your Real Estate Pro Status Unlock Past Rental Losses?
“Can Real Estate Professional StatusFree Up Old Passive Losses?” To get my complete articlewith all the details… As tax season approaches, many real estate investors who've recently qualified as real estate professionals are asking a critical question: "Now that I'm a real estate professional, can I deduct all those passive losses from previous years?" The … [Read more...]
Real Estate Dealer or Investor? The IRS’s View Matters
“Are You a Real Estate Dealeror Investor?” To get my complete articlewith all the details… "Am I a real estate dealer or investor?" It seems like a simple question, but the answer could dramatically impact your tax situation. We've just published a comprehensive guide that: Clarifies how the IRS views each classification Explains the tax implications for … [Read more...]