What is an Exchange A 1031 Exchange allows owners of business or investment property to defer the recognition of the capital gains tax normally due upon the sale of the property so long as they use the proceeds to buy another business or investment property of equal or greater value. Although most people think about … Read more
If you’re contemplating a 1031 tax exchange for your next real estate transaction, you’re not alone. Every year, thousands of savvy investors use the toolkit available via a 1031 tax exchange to increase the value of their investments without losing crucial capital to taxes in the interim. 1031 exchange transactions represent a valuable tool … Read more
There are some important questions to consider when there is a chance that you will be in a nursing home in the years to come. You want to make sure your assets are protected completely. Question 7: Medicaid income eligibility requirements: Can I transfer income and assets to my children before going into a nursing … Read more
You are new to the tax preparation field. You have your degree in accounting, maybe even a masters degree. You have been prepped on the most current tax laws, may even have passed a state-required certification process to prepare taxes, and are ready to open your own practice. Now the real question: What software should … Read more
One of the biggest tax hits you’ll likely ever take is when you sell investment real estate. Although taxes are a way of life, avoiding taxes is also as American as apple pie. Fortunately for all of us, there are ways to reduce (and even eliminate) taxes legally. One of the most loved loopholes the … Read more