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1031 Exchange Colorado: Rules, Taxes & Other Considerations

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What if we told you there’s a way to sell and acquire a new real estate property while deferring taxes? This approach is not a gray-area legal loophole but a valid one — the 1031 exchange.

Nov 8, 2024

Capital Gains Tax: What It Is, How It Works & Rules To Consider

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You’ve finally done it — you’ve sold an asset that provided substantial profits. Before you start celebrating, however, there is one more question you have to keep in mind: how much of your hard-earned money do you actually get to keep?

Nov 5, 2024

1031 Exchange Real Estate Drop & Swap

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Taking advantage of a 1031 Exchange, while involving many steps, is usually straightforward enough for a single property owner. Things get more complicated if you’re involved in an LLC as an investor. The structure of this legal entity makes it harder for one party to leverage 1031 Exchange benefits when the other has other plans for the sale, such as simply cashing out.

Oct 31, 2024

What Can Be Deducted from Capital Gains?

Capital gains happen after the fact. They are the result of deductions already made. Reducing capital gains must start before arriving at a capital gains figure. In this article, we’ll see how to reduce capital gains, which will, in turn, reduce taxable income.

Oct 28, 2024

Can Long-Term Capital Losses Offset Short-Term Capital Gains?

Long-term and short-term capital gains have different tax rates. IRS rules restrict how these different gains/losses are matched and offset each other. In this article, we discuss the ins and outs of offsetting capital gains and losses.

Oct 25, 2024

Can I Deduct Remodeling Expenses for a Rental Property?

Owners of rental properties have many different tax deductions available that can help offset their rental income and potentially lower their annual tax liability.

1031 Exchange Florida: Rules, Taxes & Other Considerations

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Florida is an attractive state for real estate investors. From its sandy shores to the enticing weather, the Sunshine State boasts many features that draw real estate investment.

Oct 21, 2024

Do You Pay Medicare Tax on Retirement Income?

Do You Pay Medicare Tax on Retirement Income?

Whether you work for another company or are self-employed, you pay taxes. This is true regarding the Medicare tax, a percentage of gross income that employees, employers, and the self-employed must pay to fund Medicare.

Oct 18, 2024

1031 Exchange California: Rules, Taxes, & Other Considerations

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California has some of the highest capital gains taxes of any state. For this reason, investors are vulnerable to high tax liabilities following the sale of properties.

Oct 16, 2024

Do Foreign Investors Pay Capital Gains On US Stocks?

Many investors around the world are interested in buying American stocks. Investing internationally means you have more companies to choose from when building a portfolio. Additionally, some of the world’s buzziest stocks trade on the US market.

Oct 14, 2024

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