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23rd September 2009
Tax Rule No.1: Don’t cheat the IRS. But that doesn’t mean you should cheat yourself. Take every legal tax deduction you can.
In addition to the numerous tax deductions the Internal Revenue Service allows, research indicates that most U.S. taxpayer... Read >
Author: Patrick OConnor30th August 2009
Sam sold 2 commercial properties in June 2008 and was discussing tax planning with his CPA and cost segregation provider. The sales price for the properties was $5.2 million and $3.3 million. Sam had owned both properties for about 8 years. The cost se... Read >
Author: Patrick OConnor13th June 2009
Utilizing Cost Segregation to Enhance Investment Real Estate Cash Flow
Everyone knows that a dollar today is more valuable than one received in ten years. Tweed Financial Services, Inc. suggests that a Cost Segregation study, which reviews the depreci... Read >
Author: craighigdon06th January 2009
By understanding business tax deductions, business owners may enjoy personal benefits from business expenditures - a nice car to drive, a combination business trip/vacation, retirement savings plan - if they follow the myriad tax rules.
The tax code a... Read >
Author: PatrickO'Connor26th November 2008
Tax Rule No.1: Don’t cheat the IRS. But that doesn’t mean you should cheat yourself. Take every legal tax deduction you can.
In addition to the numerous tax deductions the Internal Revenue Service allows, research indicates that most U.S. taxpayer... Read >
Author: PatrickO'Connor17th October 2008
Alternative Minimum Tax consequences are not a result of cost segregation. Nor is cost segregation accelerated depreciation. Decisions regarding cost segregation and accelerated depreciation are independent by the four options as illustrated in the follow... Read >
Author: PatrickO'Connor10th October 2008
Tax Rule No.1: Don’t cheat the IRS. But that doesn’t mean you should cheat yourself. Take every legal tax deduction you can.
In addition to the numerous tax deductions the Internal Revenue Service allows, research indicates that most U.S. taxpayer... Read >
Author: PatrickO'Connor26th September 2008
"Few of us ever test our powers of deduction, except when filling out an income tax form” - Laurence J. Peter, U.S. Educator
By understanding business tax deductions, business owners may enjoy personal benefits from business expenditures – enterta... Read >
Author: PatrickO'Connor08th September 2008
Tax reduction and tax deferral are both generated by cost segregation. However, this tool is not well understood by most real estate investors and by many tax preparers. The root cause of limited understanding regarding cost segregation and how it provi... Read >
Author: PatrickO'Connor08th September 2008
Tax reduction and tax deferral are both generated by cost segregation. However, this tool is not well understood by most real estate investors and by many tax preparers. The root cause of limited understanding regarding cost segregation and how it provide... Read >
Author: Patrick O'Connor08th September 2008
Tax reduction and tax deferral are the primary benefits of obtaining a cost segregation study. Income taxes are a substantial burden for most real estate investors. Tax deductions help with this burden. While some level of taxation is necessary, it is b... Read >
Author: PatrickO'Connor08th September 2008
Tax tips and tax help to assist taxpayers by describing options
for tax reduction and tax cuts through lawful tax deductions.
Tax deductions contribute to national prosperity by providing capital to business. Tax deductions reduce taxable income. ... Read >
Author: PatrickO'Connor08th September 2008
Tax tips and tax help to assist taxpayers by describing options
for tax reduction and tax cuts through lawful tax deductions.
Tax deductions contribute to national prosperity by providing capital to business. Tax deductions reduce taxable income. A ... Read >
Author: PatrickO'Connor08th September 2008
Commercial property owners typically use tax preparation specialists such as tax lawyers, CPAs and accountants. They reasonably assume these experts will maximize their tax deductions to minimize federal income taxes. However, the complexity of the IRS ta... Read >
Author: PatrickO'Connor08th September 2008
Taxes
Taxes are a levy imposed upon people or legal entities by a governmental entity. There are many forms of taxes including income taxes, property taxes, capital gains taxes, consumption taxes, excise taxes, retirement taxes, sales taxes, tariffs, ... Read >
Author: PatrickO'Connor08th September 2008
More tax deductions means tax reduction
Important Commentary for Owners of Real Estate
By Patrick O’Connor, MAI
Depreciate Property Improvements Correctly...
and Pay Less Federal Income Tax
Most commercial real estate owners are paying excess... Read >
Author: PatrickO'Connor06th September 2008
Tax Reduction and Cost Segregation – Myths and Facts
Tax tips and tax help to assist taxpayers by describing options
for tax reduction and tax cuts through lawful tax deductions.
Tax reduction and tax deferral are both generated by cost segreg... Read >
Author: PatrickO'Connor05th September 2008
More tax deductions means tax reduction
Important Commentary for Owners of Real Estate
By Patrick O’Connor, MAI
Depreciate Property Improvements Correctly...
and Pay Less Federal Income Tax
Most commercial real estate owners are paying excess... Read >
Author: Patrick O'Connor05th September 2008
Cost segregation identifies applicable components and establishes the value and correct time line for depreciation. Under typical circumstances, depreciation is spread out over as long as 39 years. However, cost segregation applies depreciation to parts... Read >
Author: PatrickO'Connor03rd September 2008
Tax Reduction - a Result of Cost Segregation
Tax tips and tax help to assist taxpayers by describing options
for tax reduction and tax cuts through lawful tax deductions.
Tax reduction and tax deferral are the primary benefits of obtaining a cos... Read >
Author: PatrickO'Connor03rd September 2008
Tax Reduction - a Result of Cost Segregation
Tax tips and tax help to assist taxpayers by describing options
for tax reduction and tax cuts through lawful tax deductions.
Tax reduction and tax deferral are the primary benefits of obtaining a co... Read >
Author: PatrickO'Connor03rd September 2008
Tax Deductions (Business Tax Deduction Tips)
Tax tips and tax help to assist taxpayers by describing options
for tax reduction and tax cuts through lawful tax deductions.
Tax deductions contribute to national prosperity by providing capital to b... Read >
Author: PatrickO'Connor02nd September 2008
By Patrick O'Connor, MAI
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Commercial property owners typically use tax preparation specialists such as tax lawyers, CPAs and accountants. They reasonably assume these experts will maximize their tax deducti... Read >
Author: PatrickO'Connor13th June 2008
More tax deductions means tax reductionImportant Commentary for Owners of Real EstateBy Patrick O’Connor, MAIDepreciate Property Improvements Correctly...and Pay Less Federal Income TaxCost segregation is a specialized process to decrease income taxes b... Read >
Author: Patrick O'Connor21st February 2008
More tax deductions means tax reduction
Important Commentary for Owners of Real Estate
By Patrick O’Connor, MAI
Depreciate Property Improvements Correctly...
and Pay Less Federal Income Tax
Most commercial real estate owners are paying excess... Read >
Author: Patrick O'Connor24th January 2008
Tax tips and tax help to assist taxpayers by describing options for tax reduction and tax cuts through lawful tax deductions. Tax deductions contribute to national prosperity by providing capital to business. Tax deductions reduce taxable income. A $100,0... Read >
Author: Patrick O'Connor18th January 2008
There are many myths surrounding cost segregation and its benefits. The truths behind those myths are discussed below, as well as some answers to very important questions.
Myths:
The IRS prefers one method to another
There are no real standards ... Read >
Author: Patrick O'Connor
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