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The Ins and Outs of Real Estate Income: Tax Planning for Short-Term Rentals

CTP

Using real estate as a source of income is only becoming more popular with the advent of sites like Airbnb and VRBO that enable homeowners to earn extra cash from property they already own. Taxpayers who are new to leveraging real estate for income may be unfamiliar with the tax loopholes available to them.

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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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The Tax Break Commercial Real Estate Investors Might Need After COVID-19

Withum

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact on commercial real estate values, and in some cases resulted in property no longer being able to support the debt with which it is encumbered. However, the resulting forgiveness of a portion of the debt does not automatically result in federal taxable income. Business Tax Services.

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2023 Year-End Tax Planning Checklist for Individuals

Cherry Bekaert

Prepare for the 2023 tax season with our comprehensive tax planning checklist for individuals. Expert advice on life changes, investments, IRAs, and estate planning. Do you receive income from a pass-through business? How will your income change in 2024? Do you make charitable contributions?

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Tax Planning for Retirement Plans: Understanding the Main Types of Retirement Accounts

CTP

Understanding the benefits and drawbacks of different retirement plans is crucial to long-term tax planning. Most retirement plan investment earnings are taxed at ordinary income tax rates—you receive an ordinary tax deduction for every contribution, and you pay ordinary income tax rates when you withdraw funds.

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Protecting Family Assets and Future Generations with Proactive Estate Planning

Cherry Bekaert

Company Background A family-owned, closely held real estate LLC valued at $50-70 million sought out Cherry Bekaert for estate planning guidance to ensure the business remained in the family. The SLAT structure provided significant advantages, including valuation discounts, income tax benefits and asset protection.

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Professionals on the Move – August 2023

CPA Practice

Morris has over 10 years of public accounting experience in various areas of tax compliance and consulting. He is experienced in working with the management of closely held businesses in implementing tax-planning strategies, as well as providing private equity and capital groups with tax forecast, advisory and compliance-related services.