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
Taxes… Say that word and many people will start to groan when they hear it …and with good reason. To begin with, paying annual taxes is usually a financial burden for most people. Each time you review your paycheck, you might feel cheated or abused, considering the federal income tax withholding amounts (let’s not even … Read more
For most of us, our home represents our largest asset. Over time, the management of this asset can make a big difference in our overall financial outlook. One of the largest planning opportunities home ownership brings is the favorable tax treatment afforded the sale of a primary residence. The gain on the sale of a … Read more
The word “Tax” seems inherently dull and bothersome. However, in my view tax is the secret weapon of wealth creation. It should be a cornerstone in your financial planning. One fell swoop of a pen on some documents backed up by some clever tax planning can create instantaneous wealth. This is what the wealthy have … Read more
Everyone with a traditional IRA should be looking into whether converting to a Roth IRA might make sense for them, because the ability to shelter future earnings from taxation is a very attractive feature of the Roth. The difficult part in doing a conversion analysis, however, is in forecasting the tax bracket that will apply … Read more