1031 Tax Deferred Exchange 5 Steps to Success

Article by Isaac Roy Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code generally provides that neither gain nor loss is recognized if qualifying property is exchanged for other qualifying property of a like-kind. In the above scenario, you may defer the payment of 0K in both federal and state taxes if you acquire another investment property … Read more

Roth IRA Conversions and the Alternative Minimum Tax

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

6 Tax Tips When Filing Income Taxes

When is the right time to move from a province to province?, Should I file my taxes even though I have not made much money in the 2009 tax year?, Can I get any tax deductions for my medical costs in the 2009 tax year?, Can I claim my elderly parents or grandparents as my … Read more

What?s the Big Deal about 1031 Properties?

Whether you’re new to real estate investing altogether or are just getting ready to broaden your investing horizons odds are good that you’ll come across the term 1031 properties at some point along the way. You may be wondering what the big deal about these properties is. Why should you consider a 1031 exchange for … Read more