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...]
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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...]
Don’t let the “self-rental” rules crush you!
Do you rent buildings or equipment to your business? Then be careful. Very careful. You see, in all probability you likely face the self-rental rules. If you’re not sure what these rules mean to your business, now’s the time to find out. How you organize your rentals can have huge tax implications. You’ll get complete information when you read my new article titled Tax … [Read more...]
Release Rental Losses Trapped by Passive-Loss Rules
Ouch! The tax law’s passive-loss rules can really hurt a rental-property owner. As you may have already discovered, these onerous rules can “trap” property losses and cost you big money in taxes. Which is why my new article makes must reading. You see, with proper planning you can release those trapped tax benefits and use them to reduce your tax bill. You’ll find out how … [Read more...]