by Lori Bowden | Dec 3, 2024 | Newsletter, Real Estate, Taxes
Have you purchased property recently? If so, are you interested in lowering your taxable income? A cost segregation study can help lower your taxable income in the year of completing a study, which generally is the year the property is placed in service. What is Cost...
by Lori Bowden | Sep 3, 2024 | Individuals, Newsletter, Real Estate
As the saying goes, there’s nothing certain in life except for death and taxes. But when it comes to selling your home, proactive tax planning can help you reduce your federal income tax bill. A Costly Mistake to Avoid Let’s say Tom is a soon-to-be-married homeowner...
by Lori Bowden | Aug 1, 2024 | Individuals, Newsletter, Real Estate
Purchasing a home is expensive, leaving many would-be buyers feeling cash-strapped. If that’s you, you might be considering taking some money from your traditional IRA to help fund the purchase. But should you? A 10% penalty normally applies to IRA withdrawals before...
by ABIP | Aug 3, 2023 | Accounting, Individuals, News, Newsletter, Real Estate, Taxes
If you’re looking to sell your home this year, then it may be time to take a closer look at the exclusion rules and cost basis of your home to reduce your taxable gain on the sale. The IRS home sale gain exclusion rule allows an exclusion of gain up to $250,000...
by ABIP | Jul 7, 2023 | Accounting, Individuals, News, Newsletter, Real Estate
Home equity represents a significant portion of the average retiree’s wealth. If you’re 62 or older and house-rich but cash-poor, a reverse mortgage loan allows you to convert part of the equity in your home into cash – without having to sell your...
by ABIP | Oct 6, 2022 | Individuals, News, Newsletter, Real Estate, Taxes
For many people buying a home – whether it’s a fixer-upper in an up-and-coming neighborhood or that custom home you’ve always dreamed of – is a milestone event. While there is often a steep learning curve associated with buying and owning a home,...