If you are one of the millions of Americans who own your own home, you should be thinking about how President Trump’s latest tax bill helps or dents your finances; particularly when it comes to the ever-popular mortgage interest deductions. This article should put you ahead of the subject. First off, if you are a […]
Real Estate Accounting
Understanding The Financial Differences Between Home Renovations
Some improvements are likely to increase your home’s value. However, others may actually decrease potential buyers’ interest in your home. So, put away your toolbox until you know more about projects that typically don’t pay. Too Much Improvement When you remodel your house, it should be in keeping with your neighborhood. Having your house stand […]
Does The Sale of Your Home Qualify For A Federal Income Tax Exclusion?
So, you’ve sold your home and made a nice profit on the sale. Now you may be wondering if Uncle Sam is entitled to a cut of this profit. Although gain on a home sale is potentially taxable, you may qualify for a federal income-tax exclusion. The Rules in General If you’re a single taxpayer, […]
Know Your Tax Requirements for Your Rental Properties
For years, owners of rental properties that show a tax loss have had to contend with the tax law’s “passive loss” limitations. With limited exceptions, real estate rental losses may be used only to reduce passive income — the rental losses are not currently deductible against nonpassive income, such as salary. Now, owners of real […]
How Does Refinancing Your Home Affect Your Taxes?
As the real estate market improves and mortgage rates remain low, many homeowners are considering refinancing their home mortgages. Following are some of the general tax rules for deducting the charges associated with refinancing. Roe CPA, P.C. is an Atlanta CPA Accounting Firm that can help you with all your real estate tax and accounting […]
Understand the Tax Breaks of Moving
Everybody likes tax breaks. For many taxpayers, the tax break they get on the gain from selling a home is one of the most valuable of all. If you’re thinking the time is right to put your house on the market and it has appreciated in value, make sure your gain will qualify for the […]