Are Self-Directed IRAs for Real Estate a Good Idea? Maybe Not (Part 1) Keeping real estate in a self-directed IRA may seem like a smart move. But beware of the possible consequences! To get my complete articlewith all the details... Yes. Holding real estate in your self-directed IRA does have advantages. For example, it diversifies your retirement … [Read more...]
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Alert: You are about to face a massive new FinCen filing requirement
An important notice toall readers of the Tax Reduction Letter! You are about to face a massive new FinCen filing requirement To get my complete articlewith all the details... Here’s the story. The U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued proposed regulations explaining how it intends to implement the Corporate Transparency Act … [Read more...]
How Rental Property Owners Can Avoid the Net Investment Income Tax (NITT)
Do you earn profits from rental property? Then keep on reading to save money! It’s sad but true. If your income is high enough, you’re paying the 3.8% net investment income tax (NITT). Think of the tax as a surtax on your high income. But here’s some good news. If you own profitable real-estate rentals,there are three exemptions you may be able to useto avoid the 3.8% … [Read more...]
Deducting Mortgage Interest When Your Name’s Not on the Deed
Do you live in a house owned by someone else, but it’s you who pays the mortgage? Can you still deduct the valuable mortgage interest? Absolutely! But you have to know the rules and follow them carefully if you want to come out a winner. You can come out a winner because the tax law is surprisingly fair when it comes to mortgage-interest deductions. Want to find out … [Read more...]
How to Avoid a Payroll Tax Nightmare
Careful! Handle payroll taxes the wrong way and you could end up in an IRS agent’s office. Here’s some good advice that can help you avoid a whole lot of pain. Never deal with taxpayers who don’t remit payroll taxes to the government. If you do, you could wind up paying a huge penalty, even if what you think you are is an innocent bystander. That’s what happened to a … [Read more...]