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Get your piece of the depreciation pie now with a cost segregation study

10/18/2021

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​If your business is depreciating over a 30-year period the entire cost of constructing the building that houses your operation, you should consider a cost segregation study. It might allow you to accelerate depreciation deductions on certain items, thereby reducing taxes and boosting cash flow. And under current law, the potential benefits of a cost segregation study are now even greater than they were a few years ago due to enhancements to certain depreciation-related tax breaks.

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Vacation home: How is your tax bill affected if you rent it out?

10/14/2021

 
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​If you’re fortunate enough to own a vacation home, you may want to rent it out for part of the year. What are the tax consequences?

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Tax depreciation rules for business automobiles

9/20/2021

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​If you use an automobile in your trade or business, you may wonder how depreciation tax deductions are determined. The rules are complicated, and special limitations that apply to vehicles classified as passenger autos (which include many pickups and SUVs) can result in it taking longer than expected to fully depreciate a vehicle.

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Selling a home: Will you owe tax on the profit?

9/15/2021

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​Many homeowners across the country have seen their home values increase recently. According to the National Association of Realtors, the median price of homes sold in July of 2021 rose 17.8% over July of 2020. The median home price was $411,200 in the Northeast, $275,300 in the Midwest, $305,200 in the South and $508,300 in the West.

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Getting a divorce? Be aware of tax implications if you own a business

8/24/2021

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​If you’re a business owner and you’re getting a divorce, tax issues can complicate matters. Your business ownership interest is one of your biggest personal assets and in many cases, your marital property will include all or part of it.

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There’s currently a “stepped-up basis” if you inherit property — but will it last?

7/20/2021

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​If you’re planning your estate, or you’ve recently inherited assets, you may be unsure of the “cost” (or “basis”) for tax purposes.

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Home sales: How to determine your “basis”

4/13/2021

 
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The housing market in many parts of the country is strong this spring. If you’re buying or selling a home, you should know how to determine your “basis.”

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What are the tax implications of buying or selling a business?

2/16/2021

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Merger and acquisition activity in many industries slowed during 2020 due to COVID-19. But analysts expect it to improve in 2021 as the country comes out of the pandemic. If you are considering buying or selling another business, it’s important to understand the tax implications.

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Buying and selling mutual fund shares: Avoid these tax pitfalls

10/20/2020

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If you invest in mutual funds, be aware of some potential pitfalls involved in buying and selling shares.

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Take advantage of a “stepped-up basis” when you inherit property

7/21/2020

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​If you’re planning your estate, or you’ve recently inherited assets, you may be unsure of the “cost” (or “basis”) for tax purposes.

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