To get my complete, FREE articlewith all the details… This is the story of a conflict between an IRS agent and a CPA. What were they arguing about? They were arm wrestling over a specific point of law… and guess what? They both were wrong! So what was the issue they were disputing? Before I tell you, here arethree key facts you need to know: Fact #1: In … [Read more...]
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Principal-Residence Gain-Exclusion Break
To get my complete, FREE articlewith all the details… A quick introduction to a very important subject… This issue of the Tax Reduction Letter is Part 2 of my three-part refresher course on how to get the maximum federal income-tax savings from the home-sale gain-exclusion tax break. The gain exclusion at a glance. With residential real-estate markets … [Read more...]
Why the court denied passive-loss deductions on rentals
To get my complete, FREE articlewith all the details… Do you own rental property that’s losing money? If you do, you’d better understand the IRS’s “passive loss” rules. You see, if you know the rules and follow them, you can maximize your rental profits. If you don’t you’re inviting an IRS audit. Ouch! Are you going to come out apassive-loss winner or a … [Read more...]
Principal residence gain-exclusion break (Part 1 of 3)
To get my complete, FREE articlewith all the details… Are you going to sell your home, or are just thinking about it? Then you may be eligible to take advantage of one of the most terrific tax-breaks allowed by the IRS! I’m talking about the “Principal Residence Gain Exclusion” break. Why this money saving opportunity is so important now. As you know, the … [Read more...]
How one subscriber saved $55,000 fighting an IRS audit
To get my complete, FREE articlewith all the details… One of our husband-and-wife subscribers to the Tax Reduction Letter had a big tax deduction denied by the IRS. But thanks to the advice they got in one of our issues, they were able to successfully win their appeal and keep their $55,000 deduction! Here’s the back-story. The husband and wife owned three … [Read more...]