Maximize Your Tax Savings With Dealer Vs Investor Classifications

I have great news! You can have in your real estate portfolio both investor and dealer properties. This distinction is significant for tax purposes. Here’s a snapshot of the potential tax differences: Suppose you profit $90,000 from a property sale: As a dealer, your tax could be up to $46,017. As an investor, it might

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Repairs Or Improvements? Maximize Your Tax Benefits With Repairs.

The distinction between repair expenses and improvement costs can impact your tax benefits. The tax law categorizes repair and improvement costs differently. Repair expenses are generally more beneficial for tax purposes, providing greater after-tax cash value than the depreciation deductions you would get from improvements or additions. One key reason for this is recapture taxes.

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Does The Pass-Through Entity Tax Benefit You?

We have some critical updates on the pass-through entity tax (PTET), which has recently become the rule in most states rather than the exception. The PTET enables owners of pass-through businesses, such as S corporations and multi-member LLCs, to navigate around the $10,000 annual limit on state and local taxes (SALT). How PTET Works The

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Important Rules For Business Meal Deductions

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to provide valuable insights regarding the tax implications of business meals. As you may already be aware, there is a contradiction in the tax laws regarding personal living expenses, specifically personal meals and business meal tax deductions. This is best illustrated by what tax professionals

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Are Real Estate Seminars & Boot Camps Tax Deductible?

Can you deduct the costs of real estate seminars and boot camps? The ability to deduct these costs largely depends on the nature of your real estate activities—are they considered a business or an investment? This distinction is crucial for understanding your tax obligations. If your real estate activities are a business, you may be

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