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What Is A Tax-Free Savings Account And How Does It Work?
Canadians looking to build their wealth for the future have many options. One of these is a tax-free savings account, or TFSA. Not only does this function as a savings account, but it also can serve as an investment vehicle. Here’s what you need to know about Canadian tax-free savings accounts before you open one.
How To Use an LLC as a Tax Shelter
Investors may look for ways to reduce income, which has the effect of reducing taxes. Investors can do this by claiming expenses and deductions against income. Usually, this process is the result of running a business or being involved in a specific type of investment. In other words, there is some structure over the assets that produce income along with expenses and deductions. This is called a tax shelter.
What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of a Tax Haven?
While a tax haven may sound like a secret tax scheme available only to the wealthy, it’s actually a method for saving on taxes that’s available to nearly everyone. There are a lot of misconceptions about tax havens. Some think it’s an elaborate scheme designed for the rich to hide their income from the government. Others believe it’s an efficient way to avoid taxes completely. Both are untrue.
What Is the Penalty for Filing Taxes Late?
When you’re late filing taxes without filing for an extension, you could end up paying penalties or interest to the IRS. Penalties for filing taxes late can add up quickly, so it’s in your best interest to file on time, file as soon as possible, or file for an extension before the deadline.
How Is a Tax Shelter Calculated In Real Estate?
Investing in commercial real estate offers many unique tax benefits, primarily the ability to claim depreciation deductions on income-producing properties and defer capital gains from the sale of an investment property by completing a 1031 exchange.
Who Pays Net Income Investment Tax (NIIT)?
In a previous article, we discussed the concept of net investment income tax (NIIT). We outlined the fact that the 3.8% NIIT under the auspices of 26 U.S. Code § 1411 - “Imposition of Tax,” and is applied to net investment income (NII).
What Are Three Methods of Depreciation?
We’re going to review the three most popular depreciation methods. Selecting an efficient depreciation method can result in taxation that better aligns with a company’s ability to generate revenue. Of course, you’ll want to speak with your tax adviser before deciding on any of these methods.
What Happens to Depreciation When You Sell a Rental Property?
For real estate investors, annual depreciation expense is one of the main draws for real estate investing. It’s sometimes called a phantom expense because investors pay no out-of-pocket expense. But the expense’s effect is real — potentially lowering an investor’s tax bill.
What Are New Market Tax Credits (NMTC) and How Do They Work?
New Market Tax Credits (NMTCs) are part of a program to attract private investment to low-income communities across the United States. If that sounds familiar, you might be thinking of opportunity zones (OZs). NMTCs and OZs do have overlapping areas, but there are some differences. NMTCs were created in 2000, while OZs were created in 2018 as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Is Rental Property Depreciation the Same Every Year?
When you invest in rental property, you are likely seeking to earn income from renting out the property to tenants. Many of the expenses associated with the property, like property taxes, repairs, maintenance, and professional management, are deductible from the income you earn in the same year that you spend the money. Depreciation of the actual cost of obtaining the property is different because the asset has a long useful life, unlike the transitory nature of services that you can deduct on a current basis.
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