Hire a Pro or Do it Yourself – the Best Way to File Taxes
Does it feel like you just finished last year’s taxes? Well, believe it or not it’s almost time to do it again. Every year the tax laws and policies change, so each year you will have to be aware of these changes and additions. However, there are some things that never seem to change. With that in mind let’s review some of the top tax tips for year-end tax planning.
Top 5 Best Places to Own a Home Overseas
Are you looking for the top 5 best places to own a home overseas? If so, we have a few suggestions for you. Medellin, Columbia At first thought, you might not expect to find Columbia on this list, but the city of Medellin has so much to offer, making it a great place to own…
Don’t Gamble With Your Taxes: Read the Fine Print About Incorporating in Nevada
Don’t Gamble With Your Taxes: Read the Fine Print About Incorporating in Nevada Source: FTB Publication 689 Posted: 3/2/2010 Ever wonder about those ads that promise big tax savings for incorporating in Nevada? While there is nothing inherently wrong with incorporating or registering in Nevada or any other state for that matter, we do see…
Doing Business in the United States
Doing Business in the United States By Alan Olsen, CPA 67 Pages $24.95 + $2.00 S/H Alan L. Olsen, CPA, MBA (tax) Foreign Corporations, Individuals and Trusts The booklet can be purchased vis this “link“. It discusses the basic issues of foreign corporations and individuals wishing to do business in America. This booklet contains detailed…
The Wash Sale Rule of Capital Gains Tax
The Wash Sale Rule of Capital Gains Tax Awash sale is a trading activity in which shares of a security are sold at a loss and substantially identical security is purchased within 30 days. The subsequent purchase could occur before or after the security is sold, creating a 61-day window that must be monitored to…