Author: Jessica I. Marschall, CPA

Married 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 […]

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The 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 […]

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Dealer 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 […]

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Tax 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 […]

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