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Using an Income Tax Preparation Service: Is It Worth the Cost?

MyIRSRelief

When it comes to tax season, many people are faced with the decision of whether to prepare their own taxes or use an income tax preparation service. While it may seem like an added expense, there are many benefits to using a professional tax preparation service that make it well worth the cost.

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Investing in Real Estate? How to Qualify for Real Estate Professional Tax Status  

Anders CPA

If you’re a taxpayer with income from rental activities or other real estate investments , it’s important to understand whether the IRS considers you a real estate professional. This consideration impacts the tax treatment of any rental income or losses and, consequently, may result in significant tax savings.

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A Tax-Smart Way to Develop and Sell Appreciated Land

RogerRossmeisl

In this scenario, the tax rules generally treat you as a real estate dealer. That means your entire profit — including the portion from pre-development appreciation in the value of the land — will be treated as high-taxed ordinary income subject to a federal rate of up to 37%. And you may owe state income tax too.

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How the Tax Code Can Help Investors Keep Their Real Estate Wealth Stable During Retirement

CPA Practice

Since individual investors (not corporate entities) own more than 70% of residential rental real estate , you likely have some clients who hold property assets and act as landlords for those properties. With rising interest rates and prices, clients with investment properties may be feeling a pinch in income. By David Wieland.

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Rental Property Income Tax: Why Active or Material Participation Matters

Anders CPA

Owning rental real estate can be a great supplemental source of income in addition to a normal day job. What is most commonly misunderstood about this type of investment is how an individual can treat the income and or losses for tax purposes. Real Estate Professionals. Material Participation.

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Augusta Rule Provides Tax Savings for Real Estate Rentals

CPA Practice

By Diana Crawford, CPA. More impactful for tax advisors is that the history behind the tournament led to a section of the IRC code that provides for tax-free income for property owners across the U.S. Helping your clients plan ahead to take advantage of the Augusta rule is a great tool in your tax advisory bag!

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Fiscal Year 2023 Revenue Proposal: How Does the Biden Administration’s Proposal Impact the Real Estate Industry?

KROST

If you are in the real estate space, it is important to know that many of the proposal’s provisions will negatively impact the real estate industry. Below are the highlights of the proposal that would heavily affect the real estate industry. Tax Long-Term Capital Gains at the Ordinary Income Rate.