Besides being healthier for the environment, purchasing an electric car can be healthy for your tax return. However, there are a few requirements that go hand-in-hand with the purchase of an electric car that one needs to understand to reap the full benefit from the tax credit. Put simply, the current tax credit for purchasing […]

If you’ve made the decision to rent your primary residency instead of selling it, there are tax implications to be aware of. The tax code in this area can be complex, so it’s important to understand the rules and regulations upfront before you take the plunge. First off, a residence is considered primary when you […]

There was a time that determining the correct deductions for your home office was complicated and could lead directly to an audit. Luckily, those days are in the past. The IRS no longer considers a home office a red flag, and they have found ways to simplify the process of taking this deduction. Before 2013, […]

While being able to marry your partner regardless of sex may seem a symbolic gesture to some, with that right comes many new legal rights as well that have a direct impact on estate planning. These changes should be discussed with your human resource department or estate management planner. From wills to end-of-life-documents to trusts […]

If you pay attention to recent headlines, it may seem that being a hedge fund manager is the equivalent of being a punching bag, but while Donald Trump and others may be wagging their fingers and sparring verbally, there may be good reason to do so. According to Trump, “The hedge fund guys didn’t build […]

Cost segregation is the process of identifying your assets and classifying those assets correctly for the purpose of paying federal taxes. In this process, personal assets that are mixed with real property assets are separated out, so all assets can be depreciated properly and potentially increase your bottom line. Cost Segregation Studies A cost segregation […]