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...]
How 1099s Caused the Dentist Pain
To get my complete, FREE articlewith all the details… Seven R. Olmos DDS made a terrible mistake. One that I hope you never make. He failed to file a tax return. How did Dr. Olmos make such an obvious error? Well, everybody knows that failing to file a tax return is like waving a red flag in front of a bull. So how did Dr. Olmos, a sophisticated taxpayer, … [Read more...]
Use “Net Unrealized Appreciation” (NUA) To Cut Taxes
To get my complete, FREE articlewith all the details… NOTE: This new article makes must-reading for…Certain EmployeesAnd…Tax pros with these types of spouses or clients Definition: NUA (Net Unrealized Appreciation) The term NUA refers to the difference between what someone pays for employer’s stock, (the cost basis), and the stock’s appreciated fair market … [Read more...]
A Sneak Peek Inside an IRS Playbook
To get my complete, FREE articlewith all the details… You open the mailbox and there it is… That dreaded letter from the IRS informing you that you’re going to be the target of a comprehensive audit. Ouch! (By the way, the stiff drink you gulp down, and the adult diapers you purchase, are NOT deductible!) Are you prepared for your audit?Your IRS agent sure … [Read more...]
Is an IRS ‘Private Letter Ruling’ Worth Getting?
To get my complete, FREE articlewith all the details… Do you have a question for the IRS? It’s very possible that the IRS can answer it in a “private letter ruling” (PLR) Please note: that I’m not talking about easy questions like… Can I deduct the cost of a party for my employees?Can I deduct the cost of a home office if it’s located in my garage? No! I’m … [Read more...]