Reduced Exclusion
On December 22, 2017, The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law. The information in this article predates the tax reform legislation and may not apply to tax returns starting in the 2018 tax year. You may wish to speak to your tax advisor about the latest tax law. This publication is provided […]
Video Tips: Selling a Home? Consider These Potential Tax Benefits
Many people move during the summer. Taxpayers who are selling their home may qualify to exclude from their income all or part of any gain from the sale when filing their tax return.
Home Equity Can Provide Funds for Children’s Education
On December 22, 2017, The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law. The information in this article predates the tax reform legislation and may not apply to tax returns starting in the 2018 tax year. You may wish to speak to your tax advisor about the latest tax law. This publication is provided […]
Tax Issues When Converting a Rental to Your Personal Residence
Article Highlights: Sale of a Rental Property Converted to a Personal Residence Exclusion of Gain on Sale of Personal Residence – The Ownership and Use Tests Partial Exclusion of Gain The Impact of a Rental Period After 2008 Depreciation Recapture Reporting the Sale Deductions When a Rental Property Is Converted to a Personal […]
Expenses From Looking For Work May Be Tax-Deductible
On December 22, 2017, The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law. The information in this article predates the tax reform legislation and may not apply to tax returns starting in the 2018 tax year. You may wish to speak to your tax advisor about the latest tax law. This publication is provided […]
Using the Home Sale Gain Exclusion for More than Just Your Home
Article Summary: Home Sale Exclusion Primary Residence Second Home Fixer-upper Rental With careful planning, and provided you follow the rules, the tax code allows you to use the home sale gain exclusion every two years. Let’s assume you own a home, perhaps a second (vacation) home, or maybe are even thinking about buying a fixer-upper […]
Home Tax Deductions
On December 22, 2017, The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law. The information in this article predates the tax reform legislation and may not apply to tax returns starting in the 2018 tax year. You may wish to speak to your tax advisor about the latest tax law. This publication is provided […]
Video Tips: Take Advantage of Tax Credits for Energy-Efficient Home Improvements
The IRS issued Notice 2023-59 regarding the requirements for home energy audits for taxpayers who want to include the audit cost when claiming the energy-efficient home improvement credit. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 created several clean energy credits. Each of these credits has requirements for the type of clean energy property or service purchased […]
The IRS Has Become More Liberal With College Expenses
On December 22, 2017, The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law. The information in this article predates the tax reform legislation and may not apply to tax returns starting in the 2018 tax year. You may wish to speak to your tax advisor about the latest tax law. This publication is provided […]
Transform Nondeductible Interest into Tax Deductible Interest
On December 22, 2017, The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law. The information in this article predates the tax reform legislation and may not apply to tax returns starting in the 2018 tax year. You may wish to speak to your tax advisor about the latest tax law. This publication is provided […]