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tax and Business Alert

August Tax and Business Alert

Our August Tax and Business Alert Newsletter is now available. Headlines in this edition include: Should You Convert From a ...
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Mortgage Loan

Know Your Tax Hand When It Comes to Gambling

A royal flush can be quite a rush. But the IRS casts a wide net when defining gambling income. It ...
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Mortgage Matters

6 Tax Benefits of Homeownership

Here are our top 6 Tax Benefits of Homeownership 1. Mortgage Interest Deduction Mortgage interest paid during the year is ...
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Mortgage Loan

Which Type of Mortgage Loan Fits Your Needs?

Few purchases during your lifetime will be as expensive as buying a home. Whether it's your primary residence, a vacation ...
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Tax and Business

Tax and Business Alert: July 2017

Our mid-month July 2017 Tax and Business Alert newsletter is now available. Headlines in this edition include: Which Type of ...
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leasing property

Tax Consequences of Leasing Property to Your Business

If you own property and a business, there's an obvious temptation to lease that property to the business. Such an ...
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SECURE Act

Asking the Right Questions About Long-Term Care Insurance

Like most people, as you age into your 40s and 50s, you may wonder what the future holds for your ...
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Vacation Rental

Tax Impact of a Vacation Rental

When buying a vacation home, the primary objective is usually to provide a place for many years of happy memories ...
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stock investing

Net Operating Loss Rules Can Offer Tax Relief

From time to time, a business may find that its operating expenses and other deductions for a particular year exceed ...
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Tax and Business

Tax and Business Alert-June 2017

The June 2017 Tax and Business Alert newsletter is now available. Headlines of this edition include: In Down Years, NOL ...
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