Archive for the ‘Tax Tips’ Category

1099-C: What Is It and What If I Receive One?

09
Dec

Since life isn’t always simple, it follows that tax forms aren’t either. A complicated one to look at is the 1099-C, but that’s exactly what we’re doing in our current blog. What is it? What if I receive one? Let’s have a look, shall we?


The Basics of Roth IRA Distributions

01
Jan

Learn about Roth IRA distributions and how your contributions to a Roth IRA can be tax free. Generally, Roth IRA distributions of earnings are not taxable if made no sooner than five years from the first day of the first tax year for which a regular contribution was made and such distributions qualify within one of four different conditions.


Property Sales Taxes and the Installment Method

01
Dec

Defer a portion of the income tax due on a gain from the sale of property with the installment method. Under the installment method, a portion of each payment is recognized as gain to the seller when received. Significant tax deferral can be achieved using this method, but there are several restrictions and limitations.