Periodically, our General Manager, Christie Olson, will recommend me to share a valuable resource with our students – the opportunity to search for unclaimed money that may be waiting for them through the State of California. Today in the Orange County Register, Teri Sforza wrote an outstanding article concerning what you should do to get […]
Recent tax updates are reinforcing something successful agents have always known: real estate isn’t just a job — it’s a business. Many professionals are surprised to learn that most real estate agents are classified as independent contractors. That means agents often qualify for business deductions that traditional employees cannot access. Recent tax changes have reinforced […]
Do you understand these statements and why? If not, keep reading—three quick articles follow that will clear things up. “If I gift my son more than $17,000 this year, I will owe taxes.” Wrong “It is good tax planning in most cases for a Senior Citizen to gift a long-owned home to avoid probate.” WRONG […]
Do you understand these statements and why? If not, keep reading—three quick articles follow that will clear things up. “If I gift my son more than $17,000 this year, I will owe taxes.” Wrong “It is good tax planning in most cases for a Senior Citizen to gift a long-owned home to avoid probate.” WRONG […]
Tax law flat isometric vector concept. People surrounded by the tax and justice attributes are disputing on something. Today I thought that I would revisit one of my favorite posts from the past. This information is still valuable today. Enjoy! And remember, everyone should have real estate license. After two years, you should have your […]
If you were born in 1952, or know someone who was, you better talk to your tax advisor immediately about the infamous Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) regulations. Beginning the year you turn 73 years of age, you are generally required to start taking withdrawals from your traditional IRA accounts and other similar accounts whether you want […]
Tax Checklist for Newlyweds Summertime is common time for wedding bells to ring, and newlyweds can make their tax filing easier by doing a few things now. A taxpayer’s marital status as of December 31 determines their tax filing options for the entire year, but that’s not all newlyweds need to know. (I’ve underlined several […]
17531167 – irs card on desck with tax files Read news release IR-2024-47, Feb. 21, 2024 – https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/interest-rates-remain-the-same-for-the-second-quarter-of-2024 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced interest rates will remain the same for the calendar quarter beginning April 1, 2024. For individuals, the rate for overpayments and underpayments will be 8% per year, compounded daily. […]
Great Advice From A Great Source IRS has an amazing Tax Tip email service. Real estate people should study them and use them as handouts to your clients. This is information from the source. I would register for their tax tip email and then google IRS TAX TIPS ARCHIVES to check what has been sent […]
It’s In The Details The standard rate will increase to 58.5 cents per mile, an increase of 2.5 cents. If you use the standard rate, you must reduce the basis of your ride by a depreciation component of $.26 a mile. So keep that detailed log. Business vehicle expenses are an IRS red flag like […]
