Here’s good news for rental property owners… If you know the tax law, and avoid dangerous IRS traps, your rentals can provide you with tax shelters that can save you a lot of money. Want to find out how to win the game and still stay in Uncle Sam’s good graces? It’s easier than you think. All you have to do is read my new article titled Tax Tips: Reinstate Your … [Read more...]
Why your business may be worth more than you think!
[This is Part 1 in a series on selling your business the smart way] Thinking about selling your business and reaping the profits from years of hard work? Here’s good news… It may be worth more than you think, especially if you’re including intangible assets like customer lists, proprietary software, and goodwill. But remember this important fact: The more valuable … [Read more...]
Here’s a great idea for rental property owners!
If you’re a rental property owner you’re probably aware of two important facts: FACT #1: Your rental property provides you with a nice tax shelter when you deduct your losses against your other income. FACT #2: In order to deduct those losses, you have to pass Uncle Sam’s 750-hour test. What you might not know is that your home office can help you pass that important … [Read more...]
Take money out of your Roth IRA tax free, penalty free!
There’s a reason they call the Roth IRA “the Swiss Army knife of savings plans.” You see, the Roth IRA is much more than a retirement fund. It’s also a down payment fund, a college savings fund, and an emergency savings fund all rolled into one! That’s right. If you know what you’re doing, you can withdraw money from your Roth IRA for any purpose and pay zero taxes and zero … [Read more...]
How to deduct the cost of your new business vehicle
What are our lawmakers in Congress up to these days? Not much. For example, they haven’t decided yet whether or not they’ll retroactively enact bonus depreciation and the higher Section 179 expensing limits for 2015 purchases. But lawmaker’s inactivity shouldn’t keep you from buying a new vehicle for your business right now. It really might not pay to wait for Congress to … [Read more...]