Tax reductions and tax deductions are a common benefit of cost segregation. When real estate investors and tax practitioners learn about the income tax deductions and tax reductions resulting from cost segregation they are sometimes skeptical; they are concerned it is a tax shelter or tax scheme. This simply is not true. Cost Segregation provides [...]
In Texas a disabled veteran’s tax exemption is not the same as a disabled person’s tax exemption. To receive a disabled veteran tax exemption, you must be either a veteran who was disabled while serving with the U.S. armed forces or the surviving spouse or child (under 18 years of age and unmarried) of either a [...]
It is not so much that folks mind the money they lose to the federal government as taxes. It’s the hoops they have got to leap through to do it, what with all the bureaucracy, the calculations the tax codes, and the listing for each unmarried deduction. Well, the IRS allows certain other folks, people [...]
The advent of the Internet has totally changed the way things are done. Almost every thing can be taken care of through the Web, you are able to shop for clothes, shop for groceries, have food delivered, market your products, communicate with people, and apply for jobs. Now online tax return has also turn out [...]
Tax Rule No.1: Don’t cheat the IRS. But that doesn’t mean you should cheat yourself. Take every legal tax deduction you can. In addition to the numerous tax deductions the Internal Revenue Service allows, research indicates that most U.S. taxpayers do not claim all deductions to which they are entitled. Some of the tax deductions [...]
If you disagree with the appraisal district’s value or any action of the appraisal district about your property, the Texas Property Tax Code (TPTC) provides several options to appeal your property taxes. Most appraisal district offices will meet with you informally to review your protest and usually make an offer, but if you are unsatisfied [...]
Sam sold 2 commercial properties in June 2008 and was discussing tax planning with his CPA and cost segregation provider. The sales price for the properties was $5.2 million and $3.3 million. Sam had owned both properties for about 8 years. The cost segregation specialist estimated Sam could save more than $175,000 in 2008 income [...]
Tax Rule No.1: Don’t cheat the IRS. But that doesn’t mean you should cheat yourself. Take every legal tax deduction you can. In addition to the numerous tax deductions the Internal Revenue Service allows, research indicates that most U.S. taxpayers do not claim all deductions to which they are entitled. Some of the tax deductions [...]
Overview Harris County Appraisal District’s i-Settle program is worth considering. However, for most property owners it is a poor choice. O’Connor & Associates’ experience with i-Settle yielded three conclusions: The settlement rate was very low (about seven percent) When settlement offers were extended, the tax reduction was low It was not worth the effort Benefits [...]