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How Can I Shelter My Income from Taxes?

How Can I Shelter My Income from Taxes?

Mention the term “tax shelter” and what might come to mind are millionaires and billionaires who turn to offshore accounts (or Switzerland) to stash their funds so the U.S. government doesn’t tax them.

Apr 13, 2022

[Webinar Recap] How to Treat Your DSTs During Tax Season: Calculating Your Depreciation Schedule

Here at Realized, we help our clients use 1031 Exchanges to invest in DSTs, or Delaware Statutory Trusts. DSTs are an investment vehicle that allow investors access to fractional ownership of professionally managed commercial real estate. By having fractional ownership of a property, an investor can potentially build a unique portfolio of real estate investments without having to manage the properties themselves or secure the entire financing for the investment upfront.

Apr 11, 2022

What Is Tax Form 8948 and What Is It Used For?

What is Tax Form 8948 and What Is It Used For?

Taxpayers and tax preparers must deal with a plethora of tax forms, some well-known, others more obscure. Knowing which ones you need (or your client needs) to file is vital to successfully fulfill your responsibilities and achieve the goal of an accepted return.

Apr 11, 2022

Do You Have to Pay Taxes on a Trust Inheritance?

Do You Have to Pay Taxes on a Trust Inheritance?

Estate planning is crucial to ensure the capital and assets you’ve spent your career amassing remain with the beneficiaries of your choosing.

Apr 2, 2022

How Do I File a Late 1099-MISC Form?

How Do I File a Late 1099-MISC Form?

Businesses document compensation paid to non-payroll employees and vendors using various 1099 forms. Gig workers, freelancers, and independent contractors receive a 1099-MISC, typically sometime in mid to late January, if they’ve earned more than $600 in compensation in a financial year.

Apr 1, 2022

What Is Form 8996 and What Is It Used For?

What Is Form 8996 and What Is It Used For?

Beginning in the 2019 tax year, a new form was introduced by the IRS that was designed to evaluate and track the performance of Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs), which were created in 2017 as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Mar 30, 2022

Does a Spouse Pay Inheritance Tax?

Does a Spouse Pay Inheritance Tax?

Leaving your spouse in a secure financial position after you pass is an important aspect of estate planning for many Americans.

Mar 29, 2022

What Is a 1099 INT Form and What Is It Used For?

What Is a 1099 INT Form and What Is It Used For?

If you were paid more than $10 in interest from a bank, brokerage, or other financial institution during the 2021 tax year, you likely saw one or more Form 1099-INTs arrive in your mailbox sometime in February.

Mar 28, 2022

What Are the 7 Tax Brackets?

What Are the 7 Tax Brackets?

The IRS tax brackets divide income by taxable levels. Different tax rates are applied at each level. The more you make, the higher the tax rate. The tax system is also progressive. This means if you make $80,000 in a year, the entire amount is not taxed at 22%. It is divided into three tax brackets made up of 10%, 12%, and 22%.

Mar 27, 2022

Who Pays for Estate Taxes and How Much Do They Pay?

Who Pays for Estate Taxes and How Much Do They Pay?

Taxes owed on a family member's estate after the death can be very high. This tax is called an estate tax, inheritance tax, and death tax. Up to a certain amount (i.e., the estate's value), taxes are not owed. After that amount is surpassed, taxes are owed by those inheriting the estate. We'll go over the estate tax details in this article, who pays it, and how much they'll pay.

Mar 25, 2022

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