Tag Archives: Taxation in the United States

Selling Building

Today TaxMama hears from Oscar in Michigan who says, “I have a friend who wants to sell a commercial building that has been fully depreciated. She and her husband were co-owners of the building. Her husband died in 2001 when the building was appraised at $400,000.00. She is of the opinion that the appraised value […]

Oil and Gas

Today TaxMama hears from Dan in Texas who tells us, “My neighborhood just completed oil/gas lease with a local oil company.https://www.natas.co.uk/dev/wp-content/languages/new/editing-services-online.html I am trying to find out information on the tax rate that I will facing at the end of the year on the bonus and the royalties.”

Reporting Auction Income and the Tax Gap

FS-2007-23, Courtesy of IRS Many people don’t realize the income they earn from auctions and consignment sales may be taxable. This fact sheet, the 16th in the Tax Gap series, will help taxpayers better understand what income they are required to report and what deductions they may be entitled to take. The tax gap, or […]

Active Participant

Today TaxMama hears from Gene in California who tells us, “My wife and I are landlords. We own 8 single family homes as rentals, 7 of them out of state. We both have full time jobs, but manage rentals ourselves without rental management companies.https://www.cinewebradio.com/wp-content/languages/new/research-paper-service.html Do we qualify for the status of active participants not passive […]

Generous Family

Today TaxMama hears from Rick in California who says “I’m selling a home in which I’m a 50% owner.buy viagra canada https://cpff.ca/wp-content/languages/new/canada/viagra.html no prescription This home was given to me by my living grandmother in 2001; which was given to her in 1994 by her living mother. The house will sell for $138,000.00 and I […]

His and Her Businesses

Today TaxMama hears from Jason in Arizona who says “My wife and I both started businesses in 2007. My wife sells candles and I do accounting.https://jaymorrisonacademy.com/wp-content/languages/new/paying-college-athletes-essay.html I know since we do joint taxes that normally you can file your business taxes with our personal taxes. But how does it work when filing for two different […]

Housing Act gives and takes away tax benefits

On July 26, 2008, the Senate passed the “Housing Assistance Tax Act of 2008” (H.R. 3221). The president is expected to sign the bill. Among its provisions are: A refundable credit of up to $7,500 on the purchase of a principal residence by a “first-time homebuyer.” A first-time homebuyer is a taxpayer who hasn’t owned […]

Real Estate Activity

Today TaxMama hears from Jean in Texas who asks. “How can I assure I meet the qualifications of a real estate professional.buy finasteride online redemperorcbd.com/wp-content/languages/new/prescription/finasteride.html no prescription I am a landlord, not a real estate broker or agent.”

Writing off Software

Today TaxMama hears from Rodney in Texas who asks. “How do you determine the difference between a deduction that you can take in full in the year of purchase vs the deduction that is spread over many years? I am trying to relate this to software because some software is used without changing for many […]

Useful Resources from IRS

Retirement Plans – 9 videos about retirement plans, including IRAs. Some help retirement plan sponsors choose and operate their plans. Others are to help participants, like you, ensure your retirement benefits are protected. https://www.stayexempt.org/ep/navigating_plans.html IRS Brochure outlines Small Business Federal Responsibility In this one sheet two-fold brochure, you will find and impressive list of IRS […]