If you’re a professional gambler, I sure hope you’re on a lucky streak. Because if you’re not, tax reform just cost you a lot of money. To put this simply, lawmakers were never the professional gambler’s friend, but now, thanks to tax reform changes, your government is even less willing to cut you a break. My advice? Before you head over to the casino, take a minute and … [Read more...]
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Are Your Rental Properties a “business” or investment” for tax purposes? Big difference.
If you own rental properties, you don’t want the IRS to classify them as an “investment.” Nope. You want those properties to qualify as a “trade” or “business.” Why? Because if your properties are treated as such, and reported on Schedule E, you can enjoy from some major tax breaks. You’ll get the whole story when you read my article titled Tax Tips: Are Your Rental … [Read more...]
The gambler’s guide to beating the IRS
What do you like to bet on? Poker? Craps? Roulette? Whatever your game, Uncle Sam is waiting to take his cut when you win big. That’s right. Your gambling income is taxable and reportable, and by law, casinos must report substantial winnings to the IRS. Odds are you want to protect your winnings, which is why my advice is a sure thing. Don’t wait. Read my new article … [Read more...]
There’s hidden cash in the IRS standard mileage rate!
It’s sad but true… 83% of businesspeople think that use of the IRS standard mileage rates takes care of vehicle expenses for business purposes. Wrong! The truth is they’re costing themselves big bucks by failing to deduct a loss on the sale of their business vehicle. Want to find out the right way to play the IRS’s mileage game? Read my new article titled Tax … [Read more...]
How to avoid the “self-rental” trap
Here’s the “self-rental” story in a nutshell: You own a business that needs office space… So you buy a building and rent office space to your business… You collect the rent and depreciate the property… Your business gets to deduct the rent it pays you… As a result, the money never leaves your pocket. Sounds great, right? Well, it is if you know the special rules that apply … [Read more...]