If you own a rental property, no doubt you’re going to visit it from time to time. Maybe there’s a leak that needs fixing. Or perhaps you want to hand over the keys to a new tenant. In any case, if you’re driving to your rental units you need to ask yourself these three questions: Question #1: “For tax purposes, how do I treat a trip from home to my rental … [Read more...]
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The right way to handle a Section 1031 rental exchange
Do you own rental properties? Do you want to grow your rental-property business? Then you need to know the ins and outs of the Section 1031 exchange. Mr. Adams did. That’s why he was able to overcome an IRS objection that his Section 1031 exchange failed because his replacement rental-property fit his son’s family’s needs. We’ll explain the Adams case and show you how to … [Read more...]
How higher tax rates can increase rental property profits
Higher taxes mean lower profits, right? Wrong! Even though the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (and other tax-law changes) can mean higher taxes on your rental properties, you can still come out smelling like a rose. You see, the new, higher tax rates can actually leave you with more after-tax cash in your pocket. How does this work? We’ll explain this paradox and … [Read more...]
New IRS property-repair rules save you money
It’s seldom that the IRS retreats and reinstates old rules and regulations that actually save taxpayers money. But that’s exactly what has happened. Thanks to a “re-think” by the IRS, you’ll no longer have to wade through 256 pages of regulations to determine whether your fix-up is a “repair” or an “improvement.” That’s right. The onerous rules that went into effect on … [Read more...]
Important news for real estate investors!
If you invest in real estate, ask yourself this vitally important question… “Am I a real estate ‘investor’ or a ‘dealer?’” How you answer this question can have huge tax consequences. For example, in a recent case, Mr. Donald Flood filed his tax return expecting to pay $240,000 in federal taxes at the 15% capital gains rate that applies to real estate investors. But the Tax … [Read more...]