Federal Income Taxation Of Real Estate Text And Tax Planning Ideas

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In clear, simple language, The Real Estate Investor's Tax Guide helps real estate professionals and property owners understand the complicated area of real estate investment tax law. Containing practical tax planning strategies, sample forms, and warnings about costly planning errors, this is a must-have reference for making sound investment strategies. This guide also discusses taxation at the time of sale, like-kind exchange rules, real estate investment during troubled times, and applying the passive loss regulations.

Who would think the tax laws relating to something so pervasive in our lives, real estate, would be so complex? In the Real Estate Tax Handbook, Michael Gray covers key issues for federal tax planning and income tax reporting for real estate activities. He includes references to IRS forms and publications for further information that you can look up at the IRS web site. Mr. Gray wrote this book principally for the real estate investor. He hit the highlights of each topic in as non-technical language as possible while efficiently communicating this important information to be further discussed with your lawyer and your tax advisor. The many tax traps to avoid and tax opportunities to be exploited explained here can make this book worth thousands of dollars to you and help you avoid unpleasant surprises when your income tax returns are prepared. Some updates that are included are the new rules on repairs and capitalization, new rules for materials and supplies, federal estate planning changes, and the 3.8% net investment income tax

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