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What is a Composite Tax Return?

If a taxpayer invests in a pass-through entity with operations in more than one state, the investor may owe state income taxes in more states than the one in which they are a resident. For example, suppose you reside in California but are part-owner of a partnership that owns property in Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and California. In that case, you might need to file state income taxes in each state. That can be confusing, time-consuming, and complex. In many states, the entity can file a composite tax return that reports the individual state earnings of each investor.

Feb 15, 2023

What is the Tax Rate for Rental Income?

Determining the tax rate for rental income is far more complex than that of personal income. Many factors specific to the landlord and how the rental property is set up play roles in determining the property’s income tax rate. In this article, we’ll go through the components that help determine the tax rate for rental property.

Feb 12, 2023

Are Trust Funds Taxed?

A trust fund is set up like a traditional trust, but how it operates can be a little different. However, some trust funds look and operate like a living trust (or irrevocable trust). What does that mean when it comes to trust funds and taxes? Are they taxed like a living trust or an irrevocable trust?

Feb 9, 2023

Is Rental Income Taxed as Ordinary Income?

The short answer to whether rental income is taxed at the level of ordinary income (as opposed to the lower capital gains level) is yes, but...

Feb 3, 2023

Can You Have Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities?

Let's say you sold an asset for a profit. Or you've earned revenue in exchange for goods or services. In both cases (and other similar cases in which you've earned money), you're supposed to pay taxes on those gains.

Feb 2, 2023

Can Rental Depreciation Offset Ordinary Income?

Real estate investors benefit from the tax shelter that real estate depreciation provides. Best of all, depreciation is a non-cash flow expense since it doesn’t impact an investor’s bank account. Some investors will have a large depreciation expense during a year, which can create an overall loss for their rental property. When that happens, can the loss be used to offset ordinary income?

Feb 1, 2023

Can You Offset Capital Gains with Losses from Prior Years?

A realized loss during a year can mean a lower tax bill. This loss is generally offset against other gains or income. Some people refer to this as shielding taxable income. However, there are rules on how losses are applied against income. What about losses from previous years? Do the same rules apply? Let’s find out.

Jan 31, 2023

What is Ordinary Income?

Paying taxes on monies received can be confusing. This is because there are various ways in which you might receive funds.

Jan 30, 2023

Are Stock Dividends Taxed as Ordinary Income?

For many taxpayers, there is a substantial difference in the tax rate they pay for long-term capital gains versus the rate they pay for ordinary income. The tax rates on ordinary income range from 10 percent to 37 percent. In comparison, the rate applied to long-term capital gains income is between 0 and 20 percent. The income taxed at the “ordinary” rate includes salary and wage income, commission, bonuses, rents, royalties, short-term capital gains, interest, and unqualified dividends.

Jan 28, 2023

Can Distributable Net Income (DNI) Exceed Taxable Income?

Distributable net income (DNI) is a tax deduction allowed by trusts. DNI must be calculated to determine its value. Part of the DNI calculation includes taxable income. If taxable income is part of the DNI calculation, does that mean taxable income is always equal to or less than DNI?

Jan 24, 2023

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