A large number, if not the majority of our clients at InSight come to us looking for ways to mitigate their tax liability. While a CPA will find backward-looking ways to lower your tax liability, our clients are working to
Since 1991, IRC § 1031 has required the use of an impartial third party to hold the proceeds from the Relinquished Property sale until the close on the Replacement Property. This third party is known as a qualified intermediary. Not
Key points in this article: The effects of rising home prices on Real Estate Agents tax liabilities Long-term methods for reducing your overall tax exposure Compensation alternatives that save on taxes We have been meeting with several real estate professionals.
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Tax-smart moves that don’t involve tax deferral There are several methods that tax planners can use that are not part of the tax deferral strategy category and that might find new and improved legs as this change happens. Contribute to
‘Taxmageddon’ deferral strategies that you might want to punt on Installment payments from asset sales Installment sales are designed to postpone the recognition of taxable gains until installment payments are received. Postponed gains will probably be taxed at the
What about ‘Taxmageddon’ should you be worried about? For years, the common belief has been that taxes, particularly income taxes, will be lower in the future for workers. That differing tax into the future almost always meant keeping more money
We’re currently looking for major overhauls in taxation for corporations and people in the coming years. General civil unrest, combined with decades-long examples of corporations and individuals paying no and very little taxes, is causing a groundswell of discussion in
Below is a simple guide that can help determine if your situation qualifies for a 1031 exchange and if a 1031 exchange seems like the best option for your upcoming real estate transaction. Do you, or your entity, pay US
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