Explaining Capital Gains and Tax Deferment

A 1031 tax-deferred exchange is a real estate transaction where the proceeds of a building or property sale are reinvested into a like-kind asset, i.e. another building or property. Similar to a 401K roll-over, the reinvested funds of a 1031 tax exchange are tax-deferred, and there is no recognized capital gain or loss.

When is a Reverse 1031 Exchange the Right Choice?

There are many advantages to a reverse exchange, but the most obvious is that a property owner can find a replacement like-asset without time constraints. Controlling a replacement property in advance of selling the initial asset alleviates much of the pressure involved in a traditional exchange.

Internet Home Based Business Opportunities and Tax Advantages

Tax laws are written in favor of the business owner. In this article we examine how this is the case and what potential deductions you may be able to receive as owner of a home based internet business.

A DIY Guide for Income Tax Preparation Services Online

It is tax time again and nobody really enjoys this time of year, except maybe the accountants. Nevertheless, taxes are a necessary evil and they must be filed each and every year. Fortunately, there are some income tax preparation services online that allow people to file themselves without the need of hiring an accountant.

Tax Attorney Discusses the Civil Tax Fraud Penalty

Denver, Colorado tax attorney discusses the civil fraud penalty and what it means for unsuspecting taxpayers.

Real Estate Taxes

Everyone pays taxes all their lives. We pay taxes on our purchases as well as property tax to cover the road in from of our homes, the school down the street and the value of our home.

Tax Deduction Checklist

A simple and easy to use list to ensure all of your deductions are taken. Automobiles: 2 ways to deduct this, either by miles, or by all of the receipts of your expenses. Personally, I recommend just using the mileage deduction. You will probably be able to deduct ...

What's New for 2006 Form 1040A?

There are a lot of tax forms and it can be difficult to keep them all straight. One of them is the form 1040A for 2006 and it is important to know about the changes this form has for the current tax year. Most tax forms change from year to year at least a little bit so keeping up with the new information is critical in order to file your taxes correctly.

Where Is Your Tax Refund Check?

They often say you can find a silver lining with just about everything. In the case of filing your taxes, getting a refund is definitely the silver lining. That, of course, assumes you get one.

Married Couples Beat The Estate Tax

Next to the Alternative Minimum Tax, the Estate Tax is one of the more brutal taxes we have. If you are married, you can get around it.

Deducting Bonuses Paid To Employees

Getting bonuses is a tremendous event. Unfortunately, they are taxable. As a business owner, however, you can deduct bonuses paid.

Reviews On Top Three Free Online Tax Preparation Services

The IRS has teamed up with nineteen different software companies in order to offer free or low cost tax preparation to the national public. Many people in the United States don’t actually have access to this information and they spend much more than they need to in order to file their taxes.

A DIY Guide For Free Online Tax Preparation Services

Doing taxes is probably the single most dreaded thing that comes every year for many Americans. Many people choose not to deal with it themselves and they pay others to do their taxes by using expensive either computer software that you have to buy every year, or they simply hand their papers off to the local H&R Block professional.

Tips on How to Survive an IRS Audit

Many people start to panic after they find out that the IRS has selected their tax return to be audited, but an IRS audit is nothing to be afraid of. It does not mean that they are out to get you and that they know you have broken some kind of tax law.

Corporation Tax Benefits

Here is a method business owners are using to gain tax benefits.