What is Carried Interest?
What is Carried Interest? October 2023 Carried interest, often abbreviated as “carry,” is a financial arrangement commonly used in the private equity and venture capital industries, as well as in some hedge funds and real estate investments. It represents a share of the profits that investment professionals, such as fund managers or general partners, receive […]
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What is a Tax Short Year?
A short tax year is a tax period that covers less than 12 months. This can happen for various reasons, such as when a business is established or terminated in the middle of a calendar year, when a taxpayer changes their accounting period, or when there are other circumstances that result in a tax period […]
Read MoreMarried Filing Joint or Separately?
Filing your taxes as “Married Filing Separately” (MFS) is generally less common than filing jointly for married couples because it often results in a higher tax liability and limits access to certain tax benefits. However, there are some situations where filing separately might make sense. Here are some reasons why you might consider filing MFS: […]
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Estimated Tax Penalty
The IRS (Internal Revenue Service) estimated tax underpayment penalty, also known as the underpayment penalty or the estimated tax penalty, is a penalty imposed on taxpayers who do not pay enough in estimated taxes throughout the year. Estimated taxes are payments made by individuals, self-employed individuals, and businesses to cover their tax liability when they […]
Read MoreThe Dreaded Depreciation Recapture
Depreciation recapture is a tax concept related to the sale of a rental property that has been depreciated for tax purposes. Depreciation is an accounting method that allows property owners to deduct a portion of the property’s cost as an expense over its useful life, which helps to offset taxable income. However, when the property […]
Read MoreDealer vs Investor
Article: Dealer vs Investor From the perspective of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the United States, the distinction between a dealer and an investor is important for tax purposes, particularly in the context of buying and selling securities, real estate, or other assets. The categorization as a dealer or an investor can have significant […]
Read MoreTax Incentives for Deconstruction and Personal Property Donations
Article: Tax Incentives for Deconstruction and Personal Property Donations Current tax law allows individuals to deduct the Fair Market Value of non-monetary charitable contributions. Materials salvaged from a building structure as well as personal property donated to a nonprofit 501(c)(3) or government entity like schools, colleges or parks and recreation systems, may qualify to be […]
Read MoreThe Qualified Appraiser
Article: The Qualified Appraiser Category: Charitable Donations Within the industry of personal property appraisal production, many brilliant individuals utilize conservative and accurate valuation and set the standard for the industry. Unfortunately, like any financial sector, there is the potential for abuse. These abuses are typically one of two types and often a combination of both. […]
Read MoreCorporate Tax Incentives for Personal Property Donation
Article: Corporate Tax Incentives for Personal Property Donation Not only are provisions in place for individuals to donate materials and personal property to qualified nonprofits and government agencies but favorable tax provisions are in existence for corporations. Please reference IRS Publication 542 Corporations A corporation can claim a deduction for charitable donations in cash or […]
Read MoreNon-Monetary Charitable Contribution Deduction
Article: Non-Monetary Charitable Contribution Deduction Category: Charitable Donations An individual can deduct the Fair Market Value of deconstructed materials and/or personal property on the 1040 Schedule A—Itemized Deductions A corporation can deduct the Fair Market Value of deconstructed materials and/or personal property as a deduction on their 1120 return. In either deduction scenario, a donor […]
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