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Can My S Corp Buy My House?

An S corp can be a valuable structure for a business, offering streamlined operations and some potential tax advantages. An S corporation has less than 100 shareholders and can be a sole proprietorship or a larger company. This entity does not pay federal income taxes at the corporate level but instead passes income or losses to shareholders to be reported on their returns. However, some states require S corporations to pay income taxes, including New York and California.

Dec 4, 2024

Estate Planning: What It Is, What It Costs, Finding the Right Attorney & More

People discussing estate planning

There’s one eventuality that no one can escape: death. As morbid as it may sound, you have to prepare for your ultimate passing, especially if you have assets that you want to protect or bequeath after you pass away. Planning for the future may be daunting, but there’s a practice that helps streamline this process: estate planning.

Dec 1, 2024

What Assets Get a Step-Up in Basis at Death?

What Assets Get a Step-Up in Basis at Death?

Valuing a person’s estate when they die can be a complex issue. This is especially true if they have held certain assets for a long time and those assets have realized significant capital appreciation.

Nov 24, 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.

Oct 23, 2024

How to Get a Replacement Property Deed

How to Get a Replacement Property Deed

Oct 4, 2024

What Happens if Both the Primary and Contingent Beneficiaries Pass Away?

What Happens if Both the Primary and Contingent Beneficiaries Pass Away?

Sep 17, 2024

What Is Improvement Value in Commercial Real Estate?

What Is Improvement Value in Commercial Real Estate?

A property’s assessed value is calculated for tax purposes and comprised of improvement value and land value. When speaking of improvement value in commercial real estate, improvements include all accessible buildings and structures on that land, not necessarily that recent improvements have been made.

Sep 10, 2024

What Is a Good FFO for a REIT?

What Is a Good FFO for a REIT?

One common metric used to measure a stock's financial performance is EPS, or earnings per share. This metric divides a company's net income by the number of outstanding shares. Basically, it lets investors know the value of each share. Investors can determine the company's growth rate by looking at EPS over time.

Aug 31, 2024

What Types Of Costs Can Be Included In The Initial Cost Basis?

In real estate, calculating the cost basis of a property involves more than just the purchase price. It's a comprehensive value that includes the initial amount paid for the property, closing costs borne by the buyer, as well as expenses linked to any improvements made to the property (excluding any associated tax credits). Simply put, your cost basis is the original price paid plus all these additional costs, providing a more accurate depiction of your true investment in the property.

Aug 25, 2024

Can You Claim a Section 179 Deduction on Rental Property?

Can You Claim a Section 179 Deduction on Rental Property?

Internal Revenue Code Section 179 allows business owners to use a tax deduction for certain depreciable purchases that they would otherwise capitalize on. This IRC provision enables the business owner to take the entire deduction in the year they purchased the items. This is instead of depreciating the cost over the long term. The provision applies to specific assets such as equipment, vehicles, and software. It is intended to encourage small businesses to expand their operations by purchasing new equipment.

Jul 16, 2024

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