IRS taxes on short sale of investment property

[…] The tax liability on short sale starts with one fundamental question: what was your gain (or loss) on the short sale itself. This question has nothing to do with the shortage. It has to do with what you paid for the property originally, including […]

IRS announces “Fresh start” – but it stinks

[…] it takes an IRS agent less than a minute to initiate Federal tax lien and file it with your county. Once filed, forget selling or refinancing. You need to work with the IRS first. So, what exactly did the IRS do to relax this burden? They doubled […]

Can unmarried parents file jointly in California?

[…] The IRS offers a loophole. If your parents once upon a time initiated their common law marriage in a state where it was recognized, they would be considered legally married by the IRS, even while living in California. The way it works […]

Ignore tax tips from consumer magazines

[…] costly mistakes based on irresponsible advice from consumer publications, because, as a rule, the advice is incomplete and cannot be applied without analyzing the reader’s particular financial situation […]

Yes, income tax is simple!

[…] situations when basic understanding of taxes is not enough. If any of the following applies to you, I’d recommend that you consult a tax professional: Business or self-employment income […]

Tax fairness is an oxymoron

[…] even if they can agree which one is the most fair approach, we will never agree on the implementation. How do we count how much money each of us has? How do we measure consumption? How do we prevent […]