Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 24, 2012

We have our 2011 tax meeting this week with our accountant. We own an S corporation and have a few employees, so we have a CPA prepare our taxes every year. Honestly, he is worth his weight in gold; the tax rules make my head spin. In all honesty, tax season goes fairly smoothly for us. Are you prepared for tax season?

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Office Supplies Taxes Office Simple 153

Teresa's Deals

JULY 6, 2016

This is mostly due to the younger crowd increasingly becoming independent on their own and renting instead of buying real estate. If you buy real estate while the area is still in its developing mode, you will be able to live in luxury. The global market for apartments is on the rise and accelerating on an annual basis.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 3, 2012

Save Taxes: Negotiate A Reduction in Your Assessed Value This post was written by Marie.If you own real estate, you have been, or someday will be, confronted with. Don't forget to enter to win an iPad 3 here at PET. While many groups dedicated to saving the planet have green-colored logos.

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Environmental Groups Real Estate Green Consumer 260

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 21, 2014

Real Estate. One hundred twenty-nine people on that Forbes 2013 list made their billions in real estate. Real estate is a field with possibilities for the average gal and guy. But, owning real estate is not a sure fire way to riches. She did this when she was already a great-grandma!

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Real Estate Money Kansas City Friends And Family Sale 195

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2013

We’ve only bought 4 pieces of real estate in our lives, including two homes. Knowing where the main water cutoff to the house is can be real handy in a water emergency! Knowing the tax appraisal history can help you understand how frequently you can expect real estate tax increases.

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Real Estate Home Buy Buying 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 27, 2013

Not paying your real estate taxes. Eventually he could not pay the real estate taxes and the home was put on the county’s tax lien sale auction. Eventually he could not pay the real estate taxes and the home was put on the county’s tax lien sale auction.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 6, 2011

Millionaires often invest in rental and commercial real estate. Going to a neighborhood garage sale affords not only bargain hunting, negotiation honing and scoping out of real estate deals, but at the same time gives great walking exercise (assuming they don’t drive to each house!). To Save taxes.

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Garage Sale Garage Real Estate Sale 193

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Buy Calculator considers one-time costs — closing costs and the down payment — and ongoing expenses, like property taxes, an HOA fee, home insurance, and private mortgage insurance, or PMI, which you pay if your down payment is less than 20% on a conventional mortgage. You can adjust all of those pre-filled areas. Location counts.

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Rent Calculators Property Taxes Buy 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 27, 2013

It was a real hassle. I developed a web site, took out a VRBO ad, drew up a guest services contract, responded to hundreds of inquiries, took payments, collected and paid sales tax and refunded security deposits. The county also may consider your rental a ‘business’ and charge commercial tax rates. Money Tips'

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Vacation Real Estate Friends And Family Sale Painting 210

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 31, 2014

Use both mutual funds and ETFs to achieve diversification while investing in stocks, bonds, real estate, and international investments. Consider Tax Implications. There will be times when you will want to sell assets when rebalancing your portfolio, but tax implications for selling can be high.

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Building Real Estate Taxes Economy 180

Nicoles Nickels

MARCH 2, 2015

It’s tax time! Not so much but I do have some important tips for you this tax season! Here are my top 3 tax tips to help you through tax season whether it’s your first year filing or you’re a senior citizen! I keep copies of the taxes I file for 10 years. My favorite time of the year, lol!

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Taxes Real Estate Storage Giveaway 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

It seemed reasonable to devote a greater portion to real estate, in order to further diversify our portfolio. If we had put that quarter of a million dollars into a tax exempt bond fund at the time, it would have earned around 4% in yearly income, or around $8000 – every year for the past 10 years.

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Vacation Rent Taxes 2007 124

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2015

Our home-owner’s insurance, auto insurance, and local real-estate taxes (for our home and our business property) are due, and on top of that, we also owed the Federal government this year. We were no longer required to send an escrow payment to the bank for our real estate taxes and home owners insurance.

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Bills Real Estate Insurance Taxes 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

A person, trying to help a family member figure out how to pay taxes on their home and thus be able to keep possession of the fully paid off home suggested that the family member take in a roommate to earn some extra money. The intention was to get some extra money and get the real estate taxes paid. Money Tips'

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Real Estate Money Kids and Family Budgeting 183

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Whereas stocks (that do not pay dividends) are primarily taxed when the stock is sold. Real estate Traditional real estate investing involves buying a property and selling it later for a profit, or owning property and collecting rent as a form of fixed income. and offer regular dividend payments.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 27, 2014

Consequently, I overpaid for cars and real estate my entire life and I let others underpay me for my services. If you have built a solid base of operations, consider leveraging your money by investing in real estate or other opportunities that come your way. Negotiation was not a skill that I learned. I bought new cars.

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Real Estate College Psychology Property Taxes 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

If you neglect routine maintenance on your assets (real estate, belongings, etc) they may end up damaged, worth less or gone. If you neglect to keep accurate records on your tax returns and you get audited by a frowning Uncle Sam, you may have to pay huge penalties for back taxes. Do nothing to maintain your stuff.

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Real Estate Money Insurance Plumbing 211

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Buy crowdfunded real estate If you’re interested in investing in real estate but don’t want to do a lot of the heavy lifting (management, repairs, handling tenants and more), then another option is using a crowdfunding platform to invest in property. What if you get a tenant who pays late or damages the property?

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Money Making Real Estate Rent 52

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

The long answer depends on the market and whether you’re asking a lender, an agent or a county tax assessor. Knowing how to calculate your home’s value with the help of online tools and trained professionals better prepares you to buy, sell, refinance, tap into your home’s equity — or even negotiate lower property taxes.

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Home Illinois Real Estate Florida 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 1, 2013

With the help of an estate planning lawyer and your accountant you might be able to use one of these “have your cake and eat it too” ideas. Keep Your Asset, But Still Get An Estate and Gift Tax Break On it. million left tax-free to heirs.”. Get Income for Life From An Asset You Give Away. percent I.R.S.

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Cake Taxes Giving Donation 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

You may be investing in real estate. In the meantime, you are beating the pavement looking for good value real estate, breaking your back to ensure the property is well kept, scouring the world for exceptional renters and dealing with all of the day to day and periodic operational issues of owning property.

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Making Real Estate Garage Sale Debt 229

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 21, 2011

Investing in real estate – most millionaires own their own homes, nearly half have a second home and many invest in rental or commercial real estate as well. They do so to benefit from tax savings, inflation protection and the ability to offset expenses. Investing in soundly researched but new ideas.

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Real Estate Education College Finance 232

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Iowa lands near the middle of the pack tax-wise. 23 for property taxes and No. 22 for state and local sales tax. Iowa also doesn’t tax Social Security benefits , and Iowans age 55 and older are exempt from paying state taxes on retirement income for tax year 2023. The state ranks No. 31 for cost of living.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

If you have a CPA license, you can help business owners file taxes, generate balance sheets and other accounting documents and make your professional recommendations about your client’s bottom line. Tax consulting If you’re a CPA or other enrolled agent, you might consider opening up a service specifically for business taxes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2011

Here are some forms of passive income that you may have heard of: Real Estate (rental units). Out of these three options, real estate is often the passive income of choice, simply because not everyone has the talent to sing or write, but for the most part, real estate can be learned by almost everyone.

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Real Estate Money New York City New York 157

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Closing costs are fees you pay to finalize a real estate transaction. A more detailed list of closing costs appears below, and your real estate agent can help estimate yours for your area and loan type. Closing costs include loan and service fees, taxes, government fees and insurance premiums. Breakdown of costs.

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Calculators Property Taxes Insurance Illinois 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Tax Time Benefits. The last practical reason that I see the markets rallying into the new year has to do with tax benefits. Some investors are also buying stock as a gift for relatives before the end of the year to take advantage of tax benefits from gifting. Things to Consider Before Investing in Real Estate.

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Koupon Karen

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

As part of your financial preparations, explore tax obligations in both your home country and the destination. Understanding tax implications can prevent financial headaches and ensure compliance with legal requirements. Consider reaching out to real estate agents or relocation services for insights into the housing landscape.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 17, 2011

However, you should print any canceled checks or year-end statements that you would need for tax purposes, ie - charitable contributions, home improvements, business expenses, mortgage payments, etc. This final number will help to lower your capital gains tax. You'll need proof of gains or losses at tax time.

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Home Improvement Taxes Credit Cards Bills 153

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

Tax yourself. Once you have saved a base amount, branch out to put additional money into the stock and bond markets, real estate and other types investments that will grow your money faster than a secure savings account. One way to do this in a two income family is to live off of one income and bank the other. We did that.

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Virginia Money Real Estate Growing 160

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Are the taxes too high for the services you get? Will the taxes be higher? You may have to carry the old house for months until it sells, paying the expenses (mortgage, utilities, taxes and etc) on both it and the new home. What non real estate considerations are there? Is the climate what you want?

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Home Taxes Real Estate Landlord 165

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

Real estate taxes are calculated on the size of the house so a smaller house will attract a lower tax rate. Utility bills will be lower because there is less space to heat and cool; try applying the same formula we used to calculate storage costs to work out what it costs you per square foot for utilities.

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Saving Money Money Saving Storage 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 4, 2012

Passive Income With Real Estate. Tips for Preparing and Filing Your Income Tax. This post was written by Derek. Related posts: Passive Income With a Pinball Machine. What is Passive Income? Blogging for Passive Income.

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Making Machines Real Estate Money 264

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

If you are in the speculative real estate market, your situation is different again. Tax Breaks Another reason against paying out the mortgage early is the tax breaks that it brings. The interest on your mortgage is tax deductible if you rent your property, giving you an extra return on investment.

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Refinancing Taxes Real Estate Money 203

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Don’t Pay Your Taxes. She stopped paying income tax on the rare occasions when she did have income and did not pay county real estate taxes. Family and friends paid multiple years of taxes for her, but she couldn’t pay when the taxes again became delinquent.

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Friends And Family Sale Taxes Insurance Money 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 11, 2015

I also wanted a bit more diversification in our portfolio and figured an additional piece of real estate could help that. The tax code for second homes used as rental properties is incredibly complex here in the US. I wanted a place for our family to gather – adult children and grandchildren along with us. Guess what?

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Vacation Rent Taxes Grandchildren 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 23, 2012

Perhaps the county appraiser raised the appraised value of your home, thereby raising the taxes. You will want to know how to challenge the new appraisal and avoid spending more tax money. Sometimes the most financially rewarding scenario is to donate it to a tax deductible charity! Record Keeping.

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