Who would you rather rent to? A relative you know well and trust, or a total stranger who may wind up trashing your property? The answer’s obvious, but if you rent to a relative you have to be careful. You see, the IRS insists that you comply with strict fair-rent regulations and rules concerning your relative’s use of your property. Break the law and you could lose all … [Read more...]
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How to deduct your business motor home
Do you use a motor home for business? Are you thinking of getting a motor home for business use? Then you should know that some recent developments are working in your favor. If you want to learn the best way to deduct business use of your motor home and stay in Uncle Sam’s good graces, take my advice. Before you pack your bags and hit the road, read my new article … [Read more...]
Be Alert to Tax Rules That Destroy Mortgage Interest Deductions
If you don’t know how to play the IRS’s game, your mortgage deduction could be at risk. However, if you know your tax law (and we do!), you can mitigate and often eliminate the loss of your deductions. Want to keep the IRS at bay and save a bundle? Read my new article titled Tax Tips: Be Alert to Tax Rules That Destroy Mortgage Interest Deductions. Three ways our … [Read more...]
Tax Secrets of Renting a Bedroom in Your Home
Do you have a spare bedroom(s) that you’d like to rent out? Go right ahead. I’m sure you’d like to pocket some extra cash and put that spare room to use. But be careful. You see, the IRS has set some dangerous traps for you that could cost you big money. If you want to stay on Uncle Sam’s good side, take my advice and read my new article titled Tax Tips: Secrets to … [Read more...]
Create tax-free income for family and friends
Do you travel on business? If you do, you have a choice. You can stay at a nice hotel and deduct the cost. or… You can stay with family or friends and pay them a “rental fee” (or “lodging fee”) for the privilege. You can then deduct that cost — and the money you pay them is theirs tax free! You’ll learn all about this win/win strategy when you read my new … [Read more...]