Tag: tax

The New Real Estate Tax and How it Affects YOU

Effective January 1, 2013, Uncle Sam may have an extra bill for you to pay. Do you have adjusted gross income (AGI) that exceeds $200,000 ($250,000 as a couple filing a joint return)? If you answered “yes,” your income will be taxed an additional 3.8% on the lesser of your investment income or any income…
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Can I exchange my vacation home

Interested in exchanging your vacation home for another closer to home?  Well, it may not be as simple as you think. A lot of tax payers are unclear on what the IRS rules are for this type of exchange, and think they qualify when they really don’t. Personal use is a big factor in distinguishing…
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