Is It Really Free Cash?

When people speak of cash gifting, a lot of suggestive idea comes into their mind. One of these idea is the free cash/money, where people obtains the rare chance to receive money for free, without taxes or any liabilities and considerations are requested upon receiving it. But is it really free after all?   First … Read more

International Monetary Fund – Kill or Cure

This was the title of the cover page of the prestigious magazine, “The Economist” in its issue of 10/1/98. The more involved the IMF gets in the world economy – the more controversy surrounds it. Economies in transition, emerging economies, developing countries and, lately, even Asian Tigers all feel the brunt of the IMF recipes. … Read more

IRC

Overview – An IRC §1031 tax deferred exchange allows owners of real estate to defer the recognition of a capital gains tax they would have recognized when they sold their property so long as they reinvest in other “like-kind” real property. Tax deferred exchanges are not new – they have been available in one form … Read more

Transactional Service Charges – 1031 Exchange Fees, Costs and Charges

Transactional Service Charges – 1031 Exchange Fees, Costs and Charges Evaluation of the 1031 exchange transaction fees and costs charges by Accommodators is a complex and intriguing subject. This article will help us to understand some of the intricacies of the 1031 exchange fees, costs and other charges. The article – presents facts from the … Read more

Investment Properties 101

Late night TV is convinced that investing in real estate is the best way to make a million. Many investors are looking at big returns with no money down. While that is unlikely, it is possible to make money in real estate. But you have to know that this is simply an investment, and … Read more