Now that the housing market is beginning to rebound, you may be considering putting your current personal residence on the market. But what do you need to know before you call your real estate agent? First, does the residence qualify as your “main” home? And secondly, will the sale result in a gain or a …
Like the rest of us, state governments want the money that is owed to them. In a growing trend, however, states are caring less about who is paying the money. Forty-five states and D.C. have sales tax requirements. It used to be the law that a seller with nexus must collect the tax from the …
When faced with the question of gifting your assets, there are multiple variables to consider. Keeping an asset causes it to be included in the estate of the deceased for estate tax purposes, whereas gifting an asset allows its future appreciation to grow outside of the estate with its intended beneficiary, possibly saving large amounts …
If you gave money or property to someone as a gift, you may owe federal gift tax. Many gifts are not subject to the tax, but there are exceptions. Here are eight tips provided by the IRS that you can use to figure out whether your gift is taxable. 1. Most gifts are not subject …
Before you sell property that you received as a gift, ask yourself the following questions: Does the property provide a good yield? How does this property fit into my investment portfolio? What are the short and long-term market outlooks for this property? Do I need the money? Has the property appreciated in value? What are …
On May 23rd, the House of Representative passed the SECURE (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) Act. While this bill may or may not pass, it is important to realize the key implications it can have on your future. Some major features of the Act include: Greater opportunity for part-time workers to participate in …
If you are thinking about starting a business, one of the first decisions that you will face is determining what kind of entity to use for the business. Many simple businesses can be operated as a sole proprietorship, with the income and expenses reported directly on the Form 1040. However, if there is more than one …
As we head into a new decade, it is beneficial to reflect on the past years to see the things that we have done and where we are going. Looking back, we are able to take a look at the accounting profession and see how it has changed in the recent years and where those …
The Taxpayer First Act of 2019 was signed by President Trump on July 1, 2019. The purpose of the Act is to ultimately make taxpayers’ experience with the IRS easier and safer by improving customer service and adding safeguards during contact with the IRS. Included below is a list of some of the most interesting …
The impostors, impersonators and general all-around bad guys are at it again. According to the IRS, notifications to phishing@IRS.gov are up substantially on unsolicited emails, claiming to be from the IRS. It begs the question, would there ever be a solicited email from the IRS? Don’t miss: Call from the SSA? Don’t fall for it. …
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