No, I am not talking about events from the Middle Ages, but how the IRS wants us to consider assets that we’ve sold. This question also comes up when folks do their own taxes and sold an asset. All those tax computer programs ask…. “Is the asset Section 1231 property, Section 1245 property, or Section 1250 property?” Like the taxpayer understands these concepts. Or- that they are not mutually exclusive.
Continue reading 1231. 1245. 1250.
They’re ba-ack… Not the poltergeists, although many of you may consider them part of the genre…No, it’s the required annual tax filings…
Continue reading A FIVE letter word. (OK, maybe 3 for some…)
For years, the one crucial question I had to ask my business tax clients was, “Can you be considered to be a real estate professional?” (If you don’t recall my discussions on this matter, you can refer to my blog posts here and here.) Because without that certification, it’s possible that all expenses involved in rental real estate operations may not be deductible on one’s Schedule E (1040).
Continue reading There’s a New Tax in Town…
It’s that time of year again. Tax planning- which really should occur all year long, but so many of you love to wait until now. Which could be a little late, but let’s hope not too late.
Continue reading 2013 Tax Changes?