The Section 1031 like kind exchange rules complicate decisions for real estate investors. But the rules offer real estate investors opportunities for … [Read more...] about Like Kind Exchange Rules Powerful But Tricky
individual income taxes
Research and Development Credit Explained
Tax credits provide a popular way to pay less tax. A dollar of tax credit, for example, saves a dollar of tax. And one popular tax credit? The … [Read more...] about Research and Development Credit Explained
Sobering Up About Qualified Opportunity Zones
You probably need to prepare for the holidays you and your family celebrate. Or maybe start work on some year-end accounting. Accordingly, I want … [Read more...] about Sobering Up About Qualified Opportunity Zones
Planning for the Warren Wealth Taxes
Normally, we don’t blog about proposed tax legislation. Especially something like Elizabeth Warren’s wealth tax proposals. She hasn’t even won her p … [Read more...] about Planning for the Warren Wealth Taxes
Maximize Depreciation Deductions under the Tax Cuts and Job Act of 2017
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 created new depreciation rules. And both business owners and real estate investors want to learn the new … [Read more...] about Maximize Depreciation Deductions under the Tax Cuts and Job Act of 2017
Vacation Rental Tax Shelters
Potentially, a vacation rental tax shelter generates extremely large tax deductions for an investor. Even better, almost anybody can use a vacation … [Read more...] about Vacation Rental Tax Shelters
Final Section 199A Regulation Correction: Separate v. Separable
On February 1, 2019, the IRS published a corrected version of their final regulations for Section 199A (available here). The corrections include a … [Read more...] about Final Section 199A Regulation Correction: Separate v. Separable
The Lost Tax Deductions Under New Law
Over the last year, you’ve surely read or heard that many long-standing deductions go away. In this short blog post, I’m going to review these lost … [Read more...] about The Lost Tax Deductions Under New Law
Section 199A Qualified Business Income Deduction Danger Zones
Some bad news I’m afraid. The new Section 199A qualified business income deduction creates a number of danger zones for taxpayers and their tax ac … [Read more...] about Section 199A Qualified Business Income Deduction Danger Zones
Section 951A GILTI Tax Avoidance: Ten Tricks
And what's worse? Many of these folks don't even know yet that they have to deal with a new tax. No kidding, this could get ugly. … [Read more...] about Section 951A GILTI Tax Avoidance: Ten Tricks