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Posts Tagged ‘Real Estate’

Short Sale Tax Implication

11.19.2009 · Posted in Taxes

Short-sale is selling short of the mortgage balance.  If the bank agrees that this is a better option rather than heading to the full foreclosure,  a short-sale will happen.  Taxable Income Closing a short-sale deal is not an easy process because seller normally carries second loan in additional to the mortgage, and both lenders are required ...

Exit Gracefully – A Hybrid 1031 Won’t Do

11.08.2009 · Posted in Taxes, Wealth

In real estate investment, it is very important to have an exit plan.  Either you want to cash out completely, or you just want to change to different property holding, each move will cost you in term of tax.  Tax is quite a fortune in real estate deals.  Needless to say, you have to find ...

Phantom of Capital Gain

11.08.2009 · Posted in Taxes, Wealth

Whenever you sell things, you will pay tax on the profit.  Selling inventory is ordinary income, but selling investment asset is capital gain.  Capital gain is taxed at a lower rate.  Alright, so, what is the misery?  Capital gain is not always what you think it is.  It is sometimes just a phantom. Current Rates The highest ...

Index Card – IRA & Roth IRA

11.01.2009 · Posted in Taxes, Wealth

Investment is a lifestyle for those who enjoy the thrill of discovering values.  IRA is a perfect platform to start such adventure.  It is an account with simple requirements to open, flexibility in investment choices, and the tax incentives for faster growth.  Simple as it is, however, there are many angles of IRA that are ...