Qualifying as a real estate professional is not easy. On the bright side, if you qualify as a professional real estate, you are entitled to an income tax treatment that can benefit...
Posted by CONTINENTAL TAX AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES on 12/29/2019
The final regulations around the increased gift and estate tax exclusion amounts in effect from 2018-2025 has been issued finally by the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue...
Posted by CONTINENTAL TAX AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES on 12/29/2019
A business operated by an individual owner is what we will call a sole proprietorship. And, for several reasons, the sole proprietor is unique:You can just get started if you want...
Posted by Debi G Hill, CPA on 12/28/2019
When it comes to who you can claim as a dependent on your tax return, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) defines “relative” somewhat loosely -- that is the good news. The...
Posted by LLOYD J CAZES CPA on 12/28/2019
For an “injured” spouse to regain the share of a joint return, they must file Form 8379. This is the case when a past-due obligation of the other spouse was applied by...
Posted by LLOYD J CAZES CPA on 12/28/2019
The benefits of self-employment are many, but there is at least one significant disadvantage: the absence of an employer-sponsored pension plan, such as 401 (k).Enter the Solo 401...
Posted by John Pournaras Agency on 11/13/2019
What is the harvesting of tax losses?The tax-loss harvesting can be said to be the act of selling a security that has experienced loss. By observing or "harvesting" a loss,...
Posted by John Pournaras Agency on 11/13/2019
It is best to learn the tax rules, benefits and risks before you consider lending money between family members. Doing so have two consequences either beneficial or a disaster.But,...
Posted by CONTINENTAL TAX AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES on 11/11/2019
Taxable income is the sum used in estimating the amount of tax a person or corporation owes to the government in a given fiscal year. Generally, it is described as a gross income or...
Posted by Advanced Accounting & Tax Planning on 11/05/2019
