Be aware that important tax consequences are often associated with some fairly common events involving your home.
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The Lost Art of Tracking Home Improvements
Tracking Home Improvements – Your best defense to a potentially expensive tax surprise in your future is proper record retention.
Double Check the Check
Following these tips when you receive a payment from the Federal or State government can save you more headaches than you can imagine.
Tax tips for Investors
Don’t ignore the impact of taxes on your investments. While taxes should not drive your investment strategy, understanding how taxes affect your earnings will help you minimize taxes and maximize your return. Some things to consider: 1. Capital gains carry a special favored tax status. The tax rates on long-term capital gains are lower than […]
How to Defend Your Deductions
When faced with questions on your tax return deductions, it is getting all too common for tax authorities to deny everything and then make you prove that your deductions are valid. Do not let this happen to you. Here are some suggestions. The one-two punch To prove your deduction most auditors are looking for two […]
Avoid Tax Traps in Loans to Friends and Family
Lending to friends and relatives is a tricky business, and not only because of the stress it can place on your relationships. There are tax issues involved as well. If you have to lend money to someone close, here are some tips to do it right in the eyes of the tax code. Charge interest […]