Investors have used self-directed IRAs to invest in residential real estate for some time now. But savvy investors can also direct those funds toward commercial real estate, which typically provides […]
Where do you live? As in many areas of tax law, what seems a simple question can have broad implications. For example, say you own more than one home. Determining […]
Summer is a common time to put a home on the market. If you’re among those who are following this trend, it’s important to be aware of the tax consequences. […]
If you’re considering donating a property to charity, here are three potential tax traps you need to be aware of: If you donate real estate to a public charity, you […]
What does unrelated business taxable income have to do with your IRA? You probably think of your individual retirement account as a personal savings vehicle, not a business. Yet it’s […]
If you rent out your vacation home for 15 days or more, you must report the income. But exactly what expenses you can deduct depends on whether the home is […]
When you sell your principal residence, you can exclude up to $250,000 ($500,000 for joint filers) of gain if you meet certain tests. Gain that qualifies for exclusion also is […]
Decisions about location and the ins and outs of leasing commercial space can be significant factors in determining a firm’s long-term profitability. That’s because the cost of leasing space is […]