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6 Proven Reasons to Make a Charitable Donation from Your IRA to Save Money

Posted in Tax News on January 27, 2013

The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 has temporarily extended the ability of certain taxpayers to make charitable donations from their IRA. The Basics Charitably inclined taxpayers over age 70 1/2 can donate up to $100,000 per year from their…

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How to Declare a Casualty Loss From Hurricane Sandy

Posted in Tax News on October 31, 2012

  Hurricane Sandy has left her mark.  This included power outages, significant property damage and, sadly loss of life.

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When (and How) to Declare the Sale of Your Primary Residence

Posted in Tax News on August 21, 2012

Recently a new client came to us.  The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) was looking for $262,532 in back taxes.  This was from the sale of their home two years ago. Form 1099-S Reporting Requirements Attorneys that handle real estate closings…

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3 Reasons You Likely Won’t Pay Income Taxes When You Sell Your Home

Posted in Tax News on July 10, 2012

1) You Don’t Have a Capital Gain   Due to the housing market, many homeowners no longer have a gain in their home. A gain is the sales price minus the cost basis. The cost basis is generally the purchase…

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5 Reasons Donors Should Give Appreciated Property

Posted in Tax News on November 10, 2011

Donors should give appreciated property to their favorite charity. Appreciated property is property whose Fair Market Value exceeds the cost basis.  Cost basis is generally what was paid for an item.

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