Sole use dwellings: If you own a vacation home that only you use, your tax situation is pretty straightforward. Rental dwellings: If you rent a dwelling to a tenant who lives there exclusively, you’re also in good shape. Dual use: When you use the dwelling for both personal and rental use, you create the possibility of tax-free rent, rental property deductions, and extra … [Read more...]
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Beware: IRS Error in Rental-Property Deduction Publication
Nobody’s perfect. And that’s certainly true of the IRS. But let me be specific about how this hallowed institution messed up… The IRS publication on rental properties contains a serious error. It states that you may not deduct your premiums on mortgage insurance expenses. This is flat-out wrong and we’ll tell you why when you read my new article titled Tax Tips: Beware: … [Read more...]
When Renting to a C Corporation Creates QBI
There’s one section of the tax code that can save you a lot of money. I’m talking about Section 199A. It lets you claim a valuable 20-percent qualified-business-income (QBI) deduction when you rent an office or other building to your personally owned C corporation. But of course, since we’re dealing with the IRS, the devil is in the details. We’ll help you understand … [Read more...]
Secrets to Pocketing Cash by Renting a Bedroom in Your Home
The Airbnb revolution is here. This means you might be considering renting out a bedroom in your home with Airbnb, another company, or on your own. Doing so could entitle you to some nice tax benefits. But be careful! The IRS rules governing bedroom rentals are complex, and if you don’t handle everything correctly, your visiting guest could wind up being an IRS … [Read more...]
Why a Single-member LLC Is a Smart Way to Own Real Estate
In this issue of the Tax Reduction Letter, we’ll tell you about a totally legal strategy that can provide you with two extremely valuable benefits… A huge reduction in tax complexityCorporate-style liability protection How do you put this proven strategy to work? Easy… Use a single-member LLC for your real estate ownership. When you do, you’ll come out a big winner in … [Read more...]