by Lee Chen | Oct 16, 2019 | Real Estate, Tax Planning, Uncategorized
If you own property in California, whether your personal residence, OR a rental property, you know about Proposition 13…otherwise known as “Prop 13”. What’s the worry? An increase in property taxes through a re-assessment. Property taxes aren’t cheap and it’s critical...
by Kevin Kennedy | Sep 24, 2019 | Business planning, Small Business, Tax Planning
Is the thought of trying to make some extra cash constantly on your mind? Maybe you’ve got a day job, but you’re looking for something to supplement that income. Maybe it’s selling a product online, or real estate. Or maybe you want to start a business with the hope...
by Lee Chen | Sep 3, 2019 | Business planning, IRS, Law, Tax Planning
Many view the IRS as an agency shrouded in mystery. The IRS is generally perceived as the omnipotent “big brother” that we should all fear. It is true that the IRS does have the ability to unilaterally impose liens, or garnish wages or levy on assets, whereas almost...
by Jack Boyes | Aug 21, 2019 | Business planning, Foreign Investing, Tax Planning
By Kristie Parker, Esq. I was recently watching a TV series where “regular Americans” were searching for their dream property…in Honduras. More and more frequently we hear from clients who want to purchase real estate in a foreign country. Because there are over 195...
by Mat Sorensen | Sep 18, 2018 | Business planning, Real Estate, Small Business, Tax Planning
What is a Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund? Here’s the short version, it’s a new break that allows you to re-invest gains from any assets (real estate, stock, etc.) into qualifying go-zone funds. You get both tax deferral and some tax reduction as a result...
by Jarom Bergeson | May 9, 2018 | Business planning, Law, Small Business, Tax Planning
It seems like you can’t talk business at all these days without hearing something about the “gig economy.” For those unfamiliar with the term, the gig economy is a combination of two factors. It’s an environment where many people have a ‘side gig’ to make ends meet,...
