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HOME OWNERSHIP & INCOME
TAX DEDUCTIONS.
Two deductions are permitted for owners of
primary and secondary residence: Property
taxes and Mortgage interest.
ACQUISITION FINANCING
This sort of financing is used acquire,
construct, or to improve a primary or a
secondary residence.
To qualify as an acquisition loan, either the
mortgage has to be in place or the
paperwork for the mortgage must be in
progress at closing. The total mortgage
indebteness on both loans cannot exceed
$1100,000 for tax deduction purpose.
EQUITY FINANCING
Equity financing can be a first, second, or
third mortgage. Regardless of the form or
the purpose of the loan, only the interest on
the first $100,000 of equity financing is
deductible.
TAX DEDUCTIONS.
Two deductions are permitted for owners of
primary and secondary residence: Property
taxes and Mortgage interest.
ACQUISITION FINANCING
This sort of financing is used acquire,
construct, or to improve a primary or a
secondary residence.
To qualify as an acquisition loan, either the
mortgage has to be in place or the
paperwork for the mortgage must be in
progress at closing. The total mortgage
indebteness on both loans cannot exceed
$1100,000 for tax deduction purpose.
EQUITY FINANCING
Equity financing can be a first, second, or
third mortgage. Regardless of the form or
the purpose of the loan, only the interest on
the first $100,000 of equity financing is
deductible.
POINT OR DISCOUNT POINT
Buyers or Sellers may deduct points as a
form of prepaid interest under some
circumstances. Under certain conditions,
buyers may deduct points in the year they
are paid.
PREPAYMENT PENALTIES
Fees charged to owners who sell or
refinance their home before amortizing the
mortgage are treated as additional interest
and can be deducted in the year they are
paid.
CAPITAL GAIN
This is profit earn, or the difference
between the cost, or the adjusted basis of
an asset, and the net proceeds from a sale.
TAX RELIEF OF 1997
Taxpayers have a number of methods by
which they can avoid capital gain tax on
sale of their homes.
For example, if you have lived in your
primary 2 of the last 5 years: a single
person has an exemption from capital gain
tax up to $250,000 and a married couple up
to $500,000.
MOVING EXPENSES
Some expenses of purchasing a home can
be used as a tax deduction in the tax year
that the home was purchased.
Buyers or Sellers may deduct points as a
form of prepaid interest under some
circumstances. Under certain conditions,
buyers may deduct points in the year they
are paid.
PREPAYMENT PENALTIES
Fees charged to owners who sell or
refinance their home before amortizing the
mortgage are treated as additional interest
and can be deducted in the year they are
paid.
CAPITAL GAIN
This is profit earn, or the difference
between the cost, or the adjusted basis of
an asset, and the net proceeds from a sale.
TAX RELIEF OF 1997
Taxpayers have a number of methods by
which they can avoid capital gain tax on
sale of their homes.
For example, if you have lived in your
primary 2 of the last 5 years: a single
person has an exemption from capital gain
tax up to $250,000 and a married couple up
to $500,000.
MOVING EXPENSES
Some expenses of purchasing a home can
be used as a tax deduction in the tax year
that the home was purchased.
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TAXES
Possible TAX Deduction
because of certain events
Did you know that there are events in life
that may have a significant tax impact?
Many times we experience significant life
events that have a tax impact too! This
page is designed to help you while
explaining to individuals the tax impact of
these events.
Taxpayer Rights
From Birth through Childhood
Publication 4156 , Life Cycle Brochure
Publication 501, Exemptions, Standard
Deductions, and Filing Status
What is an ATIN?
Information for Parents of Kidnapped
Children
Publication 972, Child Tax Credit
Publication 3961, The Child Tax Credit
Stuffer
Publication 3965, Got Kids?
Earned Income Tax Credit can lower your
federal tax liabilities
EITC Assistant.- Find out whether you are
eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit
Publication 929, Tax Rules for Children
and Dependents
Credits
Publication 970, Tax Benefits for
Education
2004 Form 8615, Tax for Children Under
Age 14 Who Have Investment Income of
More Than $1,600
Form 8863, Education Credits (Hope and
Lifetime Learning Credits)
Publication 587, Business Use of Your
Home (including use of home by Daycare
Providers)
because of certain events
Did you know that there are events in life
that may have a significant tax impact?
Many times we experience significant life
events that have a tax impact too! This
page is designed to help you while
explaining to individuals the tax impact of
these events.
Taxpayer Rights
From Birth through Childhood
Publication 4156 , Life Cycle Brochure
Publication 501, Exemptions, Standard
Deductions, and Filing Status
What is an ATIN?
Information for Parents of Kidnapped
Children
Publication 972, Child Tax Credit
Publication 3961, The Child Tax Credit
Stuffer
Publication 3965, Got Kids?
Earned Income Tax Credit can lower your
federal tax liabilities
EITC Assistant.- Find out whether you are
eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit
Publication 929, Tax Rules for Children
and Dependents
Credits
Publication 970, Tax Benefits for
Education
2004 Form 8615, Tax for Children Under
Age 14 Who Have Investment Income of
More Than $1,600
Form 8863, Education Credits (Hope and
Lifetime Learning Credits)
Publication 587, Business Use of Your
Home (including use of home by Daycare
Providers)
| Itemizing Tax Deductions When you purchase a home, you're more likely to be able to itemize tax deductions on Schedule A. The following are more common itemized tax deductions not related to your home: medical and dental expenses state and local income tax or sales tax personal property taxes (usually on your car) gifts of cash and property to qualified religious and charitable organizations casualty and theft losses tax preparation fees investment expenses |
| Claiming the Mortgage Interest Tax Deduction Mortgage interest you pay on loans up to $1 million ($500,000 Married Filing Separately) is tax deductible, provided you used the money to buy, build or improve your home and the loan is secured by your home.-----knowledgefinancial.com Plus, the interest you pay on loans secured by your home and used for a purpose other than to buy, build or improve your home is tax deductible for loans up to $100,000 ($50,000 Married Filing Separately). The limit may be reduced depending on the market value of the home at the time you take out the loan. Use equity lines of credit wisely. If you fail to make the payments, you put your home at risk. If your income meets the requirements and your state or local government issued you a mortgage certificate credit, you may be eligible to claim a tax credit (the mortgage interest tax credit) based on the amount of interest you paid. If you claim the tax credit, you must reduce your interest tax deduction by the amount of the credit. Deducting Loan Origination Fees Finally, don't forget about points, also called loan origination fees. One point equals 1% of your loan. Points you pay (and even points the seller pays) when you purchase your home are generally tax deductible in full the year you pay them. Alternatively, you may choose to amortize the points over the term of your mortgage. This choice is usually made only when your itemized deductions are less than the standard deduction for the year you bought the home. Points paid to refinance a loan must be deducted over the term of the loan. If you deduct points over the term of the loan and sell the home or refinance it again before the loan expires, you can deduct in the year of the sale or refinancing any points that you didn't previously deduct. Find an H&R Block office near you and let an H&R Block tax professional help you understand the rules. Mortgage Insurance Premiums If you took out a first mortgage in 2007 or 2008, you may be able to deduct qualified mortgage insurance premiums you pay in connection with the loan. Qualified mortgage insurance is mortgage insurance provided by the Veterans Administration, the Federal Housing Administration, or the Rural Housing Administration, and private mortgage insurance (as defined in section 2 of the Home Protection Act of 1998 as in effect Dec. 20, 2006). Prepaid mortgage insurance premiums generally must be deducted over the period to which they apply. -----knowledgefinancial.com Gaining on the Sale of Your Home ---knowledgefinancial.com When you sell your home, the IRS allows you to exclude gain on the sale from taxable income, up to $250,000 ($500,000 Married Filing Jointly and you both meet the use requirement). You can claim the exclusion if you own and use the home as your main home for at least 2 years during the 5-year period ending on the date of sale. You may claim this exclusion only once in any 2-year period. If you don't meet the 2-year requirement, you may be eligible to claim a reduced exclusion if you sell your home because of an "unforeseen circumstance," such as a change in employment or a divorce. A loss on the sale of your home, however, isn't tax deductible. |
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Every year, the IRS dutifully reports the most common blunders that
taxpayers make on their returns. And every year, at or near the top of
the “oops” list is forgetting to enter their Social Security number at the
top of the tax form--or making a mistake when entering those nine
digits.
No doubt about it: The opportunity to make mistakes is almost
unlimited, and missed deductions can be the most costly. About 46
million of us itemize on our 1040s -- claiming nearly $1 trillion worth of
deductions. That’s right: $1,000,000,000,000, a number rarely spoken
out loud until Congress started debating economic-stimulus plans to
combat the Great Recession.
Another 85 million taxpayers claim more than a half-trillion dollars’
worth using standard deductions—and some of you who take the easy
way out probably shortchange yourselves. (If you turned 65 in 2009,
remember that you now deserve a bigger standard deduction than the
younger folks.)
Yes, friends, tax time is a dangerous time. It’s all too easy to miss a
trick and pay too much. Years ago, the fellow who ran the IRS at the
time told Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine that he figured millions
of taxpayers overpaid their taxes every year by overlooking just one of
the money-savers listed below:
1. State sales taxes. Although all taxpayers have a shot at this write-off,
it makes sense primarily for those who live in states that do not impose
an income tax.
You must choose between deducting state and local income taxes or
state and local sales taxes. For most citizens of income-tax states, the
income tax is a bigger burden than the sales tax, so the income-tax
deduction is a better deal.---KNOWLEDGEFINANCIAL.COM
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Every year, the IRS dutifully reports the most common blunders that
taxpayers make on their returns. And every year, at or near the top of
the “oops” list is forgetting to enter their Social Security number at the
top of the tax form--or making a mistake when entering those nine
digits.
No doubt about it: The opportunity to make mistakes is almost
unlimited, and missed deductions can be the most costly. About 46
million of us itemize on our 1040s -- claiming nearly $1 trillion worth of
deductions. That’s right: $1,000,000,000,000, a number rarely spoken
out loud until Congress started debating economic-stimulus plans to
combat the Great Recession.
Another 85 million taxpayers claim more than a half-trillion dollars’
worth using standard deductions—and some of you who take the easy
way out probably shortchange yourselves. (If you turned 65 in 2009,
remember that you now deserve a bigger standard deduction than the
younger folks.)
Yes, friends, tax time is a dangerous time. It’s all too easy to miss a
trick and pay too much. Years ago, the fellow who ran the IRS at the
time told Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine that he figured millions
of taxpayers overpaid their taxes every year by overlooking just one of
the money-savers listed below:
1. State sales taxes. Although all taxpayers have a shot at this write-off,
it makes sense primarily for those who live in states that do not impose
an income tax.
You must choose between deducting state and local income taxes or
state and local sales taxes. For most citizens of income-tax states, the
income tax is a bigger burden than the sales tax, so the income-tax
deduction is a better deal.---KNOWLEDGEFINANCIAL.COM
The IRS has tables that show how much residents of various states
can deduct. But the tables aren’t the last word. If you purchased a
vehicle, boat or airplane, you get to add the state sales tax you paid to
the amount shown in the IRS tables for your state, to the extent that the
sales-tax rate you paid doesn’t exceed the state’s general sales-tax
rate.
The same goes for any homebuilding materials you purchased. These
items are easy to overlook, but they could make the sales-tax
deduction a better deal even if you live in a state with an income tax.
The IRS even has a calculator on its Web site to help you figure the
deduction, which varies depending on the state where you live and your
income level. KNOWLEDGEFINANCIAL.COM
2. Reinvested dividends. This isn't really a deduction, but it is a
subtraction that can save you a bundle. And this is the break that
former IRS commissioner said a lot of taxpayers miss.
If, like most investors, your mutual fund dividends are automatically
used to buy extra shares, remember that each reinvestment increases
your tax basis in the fund.
That, in turn, reduces the taxable capital gain (or increases the tax-
saving loss) when you redeem shares. Forgetting to include the
reinvested dividends in your basis results in double taxation of the
dividends -- once when you receive them and later when they’re
included in the proceeds of the sale. Don’t make that costly mistake. If
you’re not sure what your basis is, ask the fund for help.
3. Out-of-pocket charitable contributions. It’s hard to overlook the big
charitable gifts you made during the year, by check or payroll deduction
(check your December pay stub).
But the little things add up, too, and you can write off out-of-pocket
costs incurred while doing good works. For example, ingredients for
casseroles you prepare for a nonprofit organization’s soup kitchen and
stamps you buy for your school’s fundraising mailing count as a
charitable contribution. If you drove your car for charity in 2010-2011,
remember to deduct 14 cents per mile.
can deduct. But the tables aren’t the last word. If you purchased a
vehicle, boat or airplane, you get to add the state sales tax you paid to
the amount shown in the IRS tables for your state, to the extent that the
sales-tax rate you paid doesn’t exceed the state’s general sales-tax
rate.
The same goes for any homebuilding materials you purchased. These
items are easy to overlook, but they could make the sales-tax
deduction a better deal even if you live in a state with an income tax.
The IRS even has a calculator on its Web site to help you figure the
deduction, which varies depending on the state where you live and your
income level. KNOWLEDGEFINANCIAL.COM
2. Reinvested dividends. This isn't really a deduction, but it is a
subtraction that can save you a bundle. And this is the break that
former IRS commissioner said a lot of taxpayers miss.
If, like most investors, your mutual fund dividends are automatically
used to buy extra shares, remember that each reinvestment increases
your tax basis in the fund.
That, in turn, reduces the taxable capital gain (or increases the tax-
saving loss) when you redeem shares. Forgetting to include the
reinvested dividends in your basis results in double taxation of the
dividends -- once when you receive them and later when they’re
included in the proceeds of the sale. Don’t make that costly mistake. If
you’re not sure what your basis is, ask the fund for help.
3. Out-of-pocket charitable contributions. It’s hard to overlook the big
charitable gifts you made during the year, by check or payroll deduction
(check your December pay stub).
But the little things add up, too, and you can write off out-of-pocket
costs incurred while doing good works. For example, ingredients for
casseroles you prepare for a nonprofit organization’s soup kitchen and
stamps you buy for your school’s fundraising mailing count as a
charitable contribution. If you drove your car for charity in 2010-2011,
remember to deduct 14 cents per mile.
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Ways to Save on Taxes Now
Don't wait until you file your return to find ways to lower your tax bill. These
moves will help you save throughout the year.
A child born, or adopted, during the year is a blessed event for your tax
return. An added dependency exemption will knock $3,650 off your taxable
income, and you'll probably qualify for the $1,000 child credit, too. You
don't have to wait until you file your 2010 return to reap the benefit. Add at
least one extra withholding allowance to the W-4 form filed with your
employer to cut tax withholding from your paycheck. That will immediately
increase your take-home pay.
Tally adoption expenses.
Thousands of dollars of expenses incurred in connection with adopting a
child can be recouped via a tax credit, so it pays to keep careful records. In
2010, the credit can be as high as $12,170. If you adopt a special needs
child, you get the maximum credit even if you spend less.
Save for college the tax-smart way.
Stashing money in a custodial account can save on taxes. But it can also get you
tied up with the expensive "kiddie tax" rules and gives full control of the cash to your
child when he or she turns 18 or 21. Using a state-sponsored 529 college savings plan
can make earnings completely tax free and lets you keep control over the money. If
one child decides not to go to college, you can switch the account to another child
or take it back.
Boost your retirement savings.
One of the best ways to lower your tax bill is to reduce your taxable income. You can
contribute to up to $16,500 to your 401(k) or similar retirement savings plan in 2010
($22,000 if you are 50 or older by the end of the year). Money contributed to the plan
is not included in your taxable income.
Switch to a Roth 401(k).
But if you are concerned about skyrocketing taxes in the future, or if you just want to
diversify your taxable income in retirement, considering shifting some or all of your
retirement plan contributions to a Roth 401(k) if your employer offers one. Unlike the
regular 401(k), you don't get a tax break when your money goes into a Roth. On the
other hand, money coming out of a Roth 401(k) in retirement will be tax-free, while
cash coming out of a regular 401(k) will be taxed in your top bracket.
Don't wait until you file your return to find ways to lower your tax bill. These
moves will help you save throughout the year.
A child born, or adopted, during the year is a blessed event for your tax
return. An added dependency exemption will knock $3,650 off your taxable
income, and you'll probably qualify for the $1,000 child credit, too. You
don't have to wait until you file your 2010 return to reap the benefit. Add at
least one extra withholding allowance to the W-4 form filed with your
employer to cut tax withholding from your paycheck. That will immediately
increase your take-home pay.
Tally adoption expenses.
Thousands of dollars of expenses incurred in connection with adopting a
child can be recouped via a tax credit, so it pays to keep careful records. In
2010, the credit can be as high as $12,170. If you adopt a special needs
child, you get the maximum credit even if you spend less.
Save for college the tax-smart way.
Stashing money in a custodial account can save on taxes. But it can also get you
tied up with the expensive "kiddie tax" rules and gives full control of the cash to your
child when he or she turns 18 or 21. Using a state-sponsored 529 college savings plan
can make earnings completely tax free and lets you keep control over the money. If
one child decides not to go to college, you can switch the account to another child
or take it back.
Boost your retirement savings.
One of the best ways to lower your tax bill is to reduce your taxable income. You can
contribute to up to $16,500 to your 401(k) or similar retirement savings plan in 2010
($22,000 if you are 50 or older by the end of the year). Money contributed to the plan
is not included in your taxable income.
Switch to a Roth 401(k).
But if you are concerned about skyrocketing taxes in the future, or if you just want to
diversify your taxable income in retirement, considering shifting some or all of your
retirement plan contributions to a Roth 401(k) if your employer offers one. Unlike the
regular 401(k), you don't get a tax break when your money goes into a Roth. On the
other hand, money coming out of a Roth 401(k) in retirement will be tax-free, while
cash coming out of a regular 401(k) will be taxed in your top bracket.
Use a Roth IRA to save for college.
Sure, the "R" in IRA stands for retirement, but because you can withdraw
contributions at any time tax- and penalty-free, the account can serve as a
terrific tax-deferred college-savings plan. Say you and your spouse each
stash $5,000 in a Roth starting the year a child is born. After 18 years, the
dual Roths would hold about $375,000, assuming 8% annual growth. Up
to $180,000 -- the total of the contributions -- can be withdrawn tax- and
penalty-free and any part of the interest can be withdrawn penalty-free,
too, to pay college bills.
Fund a Roth IRA for your child or grandchild.
As soon as a child has income from a job -- such as babysitting, a paper
route, working retail -- he or she can have an IRA. The child's own money
doesn't have to be used to fund the account (fat chance that it would).
Instead, a generous parent or grandparent can provide the funds, or
perhaps match the child's contributions dollar for dollar. Long-term,
tax-free growth can be remarkable.
Use a Roth IRA to save for your first home.
A Roth IRA can be a powerful tool when you're saving for your first home.
All contributions can come out of a Roth at any time, tax- and penalty-free.
And, after the account has been opened for five years, up to $10,000 of
earnings can be withdrawn tax- and penalty-free for the purchase of your
first home. Say $5,000 goes into a Roth each year for five years for a total
contribution of $25,000. Assuming the account earns an average of 8% a
year, at the end of five years, the Roth would hold about $31,680 -- all of
which could be withdrawn tax- and penalty-free for a down payment.
Convert to a Roth IRA.
Switching a traditional IRA to a Roth requires paying tax on the converted
amount, but that can be a fabulous tax-saving investment because all
future earnings inside the Roth can be tax free in retirement. (Withdrawals
from traditional IRAs are taxed in your top tax bracket.) If you convert to a
Roth in 2010, you have up to three years to pay the tax bill. Rather than
reporting the income (and paying tax on the conversion) with your 2010
return, you can report half of the conversion on your 2011 return (due in
2012) and the remainder on your 2012 return (due in 2013).
Sure, the "R" in IRA stands for retirement, but because you can withdraw
contributions at any time tax- and penalty-free, the account can serve as a
terrific tax-deferred college-savings plan. Say you and your spouse each
stash $5,000 in a Roth starting the year a child is born. After 18 years, the
dual Roths would hold about $375,000, assuming 8% annual growth. Up
to $180,000 -- the total of the contributions -- can be withdrawn tax- and
penalty-free and any part of the interest can be withdrawn penalty-free,
too, to pay college bills.
Fund a Roth IRA for your child or grandchild.
As soon as a child has income from a job -- such as babysitting, a paper
route, working retail -- he or she can have an IRA. The child's own money
doesn't have to be used to fund the account (fat chance that it would).
Instead, a generous parent or grandparent can provide the funds, or
perhaps match the child's contributions dollar for dollar. Long-term,
tax-free growth can be remarkable.
Use a Roth IRA to save for your first home.
A Roth IRA can be a powerful tool when you're saving for your first home.
All contributions can come out of a Roth at any time, tax- and penalty-free.
And, after the account has been opened for five years, up to $10,000 of
earnings can be withdrawn tax- and penalty-free for the purchase of your
first home. Say $5,000 goes into a Roth each year for five years for a total
contribution of $25,000. Assuming the account earns an average of 8% a
year, at the end of five years, the Roth would hold about $31,680 -- all of
which could be withdrawn tax- and penalty-free for a down payment.
Convert to a Roth IRA.
Switching a traditional IRA to a Roth requires paying tax on the converted
amount, but that can be a fabulous tax-saving investment because all
future earnings inside the Roth can be tax free in retirement. (Withdrawals
from traditional IRAs are taxed in your top tax bracket.) If you convert to a
Roth in 2010, you have up to three years to pay the tax bill. Rather than
reporting the income (and paying tax on the conversion) with your 2010
return, you can report half of the conversion on your 2011 return (due in
2012) and the remainder on your 2012 return (due in 2013).
You have until October 15 of the year following the conversion to
"unconvert" and avoid paying tax on the money that evaporated. You can
then redo the conversion the following year.
Protect your heirs.
Be sure beneficiary designations for your IRAs and 401(k)s are up to date.
If your IRA goes to your estate rather an a designated beneficiary,
unfavorable withdrawal rules could cost your heirs dearly.
Roll over an inherited 401(k).
A recent change in the rules allows a beneficiary of a 401(k) plan to roll
over the account into an IRA and stretch payouts (and the tax bill on them)
over his or her lifetime. This can be a tremendous advantage over the old
rules that generally required such accounts be cashed out, and all taxes
paid, within five years. To qualify for this break, you must name a person
or persons (not your estate) as your beneficiary. If your 401(k) goes
through your estate, the old five-year rule applies.
Help your adult children earn a credit for retirement savings.
The Retirement Savers Credit can be as much as $1,000, based on up to
50% of the first $2,000 contributed to an IRA or company retirement plan.
It's available only to low-income taxpayers, though, who are often the
least able to afford such contributions.
Parents can help, however, by giving an adult child (who cannot be
claimed as a dependent and who is not a full-time student) the money to
fund the retirement account contribution. The child not only saves on
taxes, but also saves for his or her retirement.
"unconvert" and avoid paying tax on the money that evaporated. You can
then redo the conversion the following year.
Protect your heirs.
Be sure beneficiary designations for your IRAs and 401(k)s are up to date.
If your IRA goes to your estate rather an a designated beneficiary,
unfavorable withdrawal rules could cost your heirs dearly.
Roll over an inherited 401(k).
A recent change in the rules allows a beneficiary of a 401(k) plan to roll
over the account into an IRA and stretch payouts (and the tax bill on them)
over his or her lifetime. This can be a tremendous advantage over the old
rules that generally required such accounts be cashed out, and all taxes
paid, within five years. To qualify for this break, you must name a person
or persons (not your estate) as your beneficiary. If your 401(k) goes
through your estate, the old five-year rule applies.
Help your adult children earn a credit for retirement savings.
The Retirement Savers Credit can be as much as $1,000, based on up to
50% of the first $2,000 contributed to an IRA or company retirement plan.
It's available only to low-income taxpayers, though, who are often the
least able to afford such contributions.
Parents can help, however, by giving an adult child (who cannot be
claimed as a dependent and who is not a full-time student) the money to
fund the retirement account contribution. The child not only saves on
taxes, but also saves for his or her retirement.
Second homes can offer a vacation from taxes.
If you're trying to figure whether you can afford a second home, remember
that you'll get some help from the IRS. Mortgage interest on a loan to buy a
second home is deductible just as it is for the mortgage on your principal
residence. Interest on up to $1.1 million of first- and second-home debt can
be deducted. Property taxes can be written off, too. Things get more
complicated -- and perhaps more lucrative-if you rent out the place part of
the year to help cover the bills.
Watch the calendar at your vacation home.
If you hope to deduct losses attributable to renting the place during the year,
be careful not to use the house too much yourself. As far as the IRS is
concerned, "too much" is when personal use exceeds more than 14 days or
more than 10% of the number of days the home is rented. Time you spend
doing maintenance or repairs does not count as personal use, but time you
let friends or relatives use the place for little or no rent does.
Stay actively involved in rental real estate.
Generally, anti-tax-shelter legislation prevents losses from real estate
investments from being deducted against other kinds of income. But, if you
are actively involved in a rental activity, you can deduct up to $25,000 of such
losses ...
If your adjusted gross income is less than $100,000. You don't have to mow
grass and unclog toilets to qualify as actively involved; but you should make
sure you're involved in setting rents and approving tenants and management
firms.
Use a tax-free exchange to acquire new property.
By trading one rental property for another, for example, you avoid the capital
gains taxes you'd incur if you sold the first property ... leaving you with more
to invest in the second.
Use an installment sale of real estate to defer a tax bill.
If the buyer pays you in installments, the IRS will let you pay the tax bill on
your profit in installments, too. You must charge interest on the deal, and
each payment you receive will have three parts: interest (taxable at your top
rate), capital gain (taxed at a maximum of 15% in 2010) and return of your
investment (tax-free).
Convert a vacation home to your principal residence.
Until 2009, there was a sweet tax break for folks who sold their homes,
claimed tax-free profit and then moved into a vacation property. After they
lived in that home for two years, they could sell and claim tax-free profit
again ... including appreciation from the days the place was a vacation home.
There can still be some real tax benefits to this strategy, but the value will
fall over the years. Starting in 2009, a portion of any profit on the sale of a
vacation-home-turned-principal-residence will not qualify as tax-free
home-sale profit. The taxable portion will be based on the ratio of the time
after 2008 the property was used as a vacation home to the total period of
ownership.
So if you have owned a vacation home for 18 years and make it your main
residence in 2011 for two years before selling it, only 10% of the gain would
be taxed. The rest qualifies for the exclusion of up to $500,000. Homes
owned for a short time prior to a post-2008 conversion fare the worst tax
wise.
-CONTINUE HERE FOR MORE TAX DEDUCTION,
MORE-- TAX SAVING.
If you're trying to figure whether you can afford a second home, remember
that you'll get some help from the IRS. Mortgage interest on a loan to buy a
second home is deductible just as it is for the mortgage on your principal
residence. Interest on up to $1.1 million of first- and second-home debt can
be deducted. Property taxes can be written off, too. Things get more
complicated -- and perhaps more lucrative-if you rent out the place part of
the year to help cover the bills.
Watch the calendar at your vacation home.
If you hope to deduct losses attributable to renting the place during the year,
be careful not to use the house too much yourself. As far as the IRS is
concerned, "too much" is when personal use exceeds more than 14 days or
more than 10% of the number of days the home is rented. Time you spend
doing maintenance or repairs does not count as personal use, but time you
let friends or relatives use the place for little or no rent does.
Stay actively involved in rental real estate.
Generally, anti-tax-shelter legislation prevents losses from real estate
investments from being deducted against other kinds of income. But, if you
are actively involved in a rental activity, you can deduct up to $25,000 of such
losses ...
If your adjusted gross income is less than $100,000. You don't have to mow
grass and unclog toilets to qualify as actively involved; but you should make
sure you're involved in setting rents and approving tenants and management
firms.
Use a tax-free exchange to acquire new property.
By trading one rental property for another, for example, you avoid the capital
gains taxes you'd incur if you sold the first property ... leaving you with more
to invest in the second.
Use an installment sale of real estate to defer a tax bill.
If the buyer pays you in installments, the IRS will let you pay the tax bill on
your profit in installments, too. You must charge interest on the deal, and
each payment you receive will have three parts: interest (taxable at your top
rate), capital gain (taxed at a maximum of 15% in 2010) and return of your
investment (tax-free).
Convert a vacation home to your principal residence.
Until 2009, there was a sweet tax break for folks who sold their homes,
claimed tax-free profit and then moved into a vacation property. After they
lived in that home for two years, they could sell and claim tax-free profit
again ... including appreciation from the days the place was a vacation home.
There can still be some real tax benefits to this strategy, but the value will
fall over the years. Starting in 2009, a portion of any profit on the sale of a
vacation-home-turned-principal-residence will not qualify as tax-free
home-sale profit. The taxable portion will be based on the ratio of the time
after 2008 the property was used as a vacation home to the total period of
ownership.
So if you have owned a vacation home for 18 years and make it your main
residence in 2011 for two years before selling it, only 10% of the gain would
be taxed. The rest qualifies for the exclusion of up to $500,000. Homes
owned for a short time prior to a post-2008 conversion fare the worst tax
wise.
-CONTINUE HERE FOR MORE TAX DEDUCTION,
MORE-- TAX SAVING.
The bank of mom and dad.
If your adult children ask for a loan to help them buy a house or start a
business, beware that Uncle Sam has something to say about the deal. If the
kids want to borrow more than $10,000, you may be required to charge a
minimum amount of interest. And if you don't? You have to report the
"phantom" interest as income anyway.
Deduct interest paid by mom and dad.
Until recently, parents had a good reason not to help their kids pay off
student loans. If the parents were not liable for the debt, then no one got to
deduct the interest.
Now, however, when parents pay it's treated as if they gave the money to the
real debtor who then paid off the loan. The child gets the tax deduction, as
long as the parents can't claim him or her as a dependent, even if he or she
doesn't itemize.
Make the most of the tax-free home sale profit.
Up to $250,000 of home-sale profit is tax free ($500,000 if you are married
and file a joint return) if you own and live in the house for two of the five
years leading up to the sale.
If you are bumping up on the limits, consider selling and buying a new home
to start the tax-free clock ticking again. There is no limit on the number of
times you can claim tax-free profit on the sale of a home.
Don't underestimate the cost of home-equity debt.
Generally, interest on up to $100,000 of debt secured by your home can be
deducted, no matter what you use the money for. But if you are among the
growing number of taxpayers subjected to the alternative minimum tax
(AMT), home-equity debt is only deductible if the loan was used to buy or
improve your home.
- CONTINUE HERE FOR MORE TAX DEDUCTION, MORE
TAX SAVING. --
If your adult children ask for a loan to help them buy a house or start a
business, beware that Uncle Sam has something to say about the deal. If the
kids want to borrow more than $10,000, you may be required to charge a
minimum amount of interest. And if you don't? You have to report the
"phantom" interest as income anyway.
Deduct interest paid by mom and dad.
Until recently, parents had a good reason not to help their kids pay off
student loans. If the parents were not liable for the debt, then no one got to
deduct the interest.
Now, however, when parents pay it's treated as if they gave the money to the
real debtor who then paid off the loan. The child gets the tax deduction, as
long as the parents can't claim him or her as a dependent, even if he or she
doesn't itemize.
Make the most of the tax-free home sale profit.
Up to $250,000 of home-sale profit is tax free ($500,000 if you are married
and file a joint return) if you own and live in the house for two of the five
years leading up to the sale.
If you are bumping up on the limits, consider selling and buying a new home
to start the tax-free clock ticking again. There is no limit on the number of
times you can claim tax-free profit on the sale of a home.
Don't underestimate the cost of home-equity debt.
Generally, interest on up to $100,000 of debt secured by your home can be
deducted, no matter what you use the money for. But if you are among the
growing number of taxpayers subjected to the alternative minimum tax
(AMT), home-equity debt is only deductible if the loan was used to buy or
improve your home.
- CONTINUE HERE FOR MORE TAX DEDUCTION, MORE
TAX SAVING. --
Fund an IRA.
But if you are concerned about skyrocketing taxes in the future, or if
you just want to diversify your taxable income in retirement,
considering shifting some or all of your retirement plan contributions to
a Roth 401(k) if your employer offers one.
Unlike the regular 401(k), you don't get a tax break when your money
goes into a Roth. On the other hand, money coming out of a Roth 401(k)
in retirement will be tax-free, while cash coming out of a regular 401(k)
will be taxed in your top bracket.
If you don't have a retirement plan at work, or you want to augment
your savings, you can stash money in an IRA. You can contribute up to
$5,000 in 2010 ($6,000 if you are 50 or older by the end of the year).
Depending on your income and whether you participate in a retirement
savings plan at work, you may be able to deduct some or all of your IRA
contribution. Or, you can choose to forgo the upfront tax break and
contribute to a Roth IRA that will allow you to take tax-free withdrawals
in retirement.
Go for a health tax break.
Be aggressive if your employer offers a medical reimbursement
account -- sometimes called a flex plan. These plans let you divert part
of your salary to an account which you can then tap to pay medical
bills. The advantage? You avoid both income and Social Security tax on
the money, and that can save you 20% to 35% or more compared with
spending after-tax money.
Pay child-care bills with pre-tax dollars.
After taxes, it can easily take $7,500 or more of salary to pay $5,000
worth of child care expenses. But, if you use a child-care
reimbursement account at work to pay those bills, you get to use
pre-tax dollars. That can save you one-third or more of the cost, since
you avoid both income and Social Security taxes. If your boss offers
such a plan, take advantage of it.
Ask your boss to pay for you to improve yourself.
Companies can offer employees up to $5,250 of educational
assistance tax-free each year. That means the boss pays the bills but
the amount doesn't show up as part of your salary on your W-2. The
courses don't even have to be job-related, and even graduate-level
courses qualify.
Pay back a 401(k) loan before leaving the job.
Failing to do so means the loan amount will be considered a
distribution that will be taxed in your top bracket and, if you're younger
than 55 in the year you leave your job, hit with a 10% penalty, too.
Tally job-hunting expenses. ----KNOWLEDGEFINANCIAL.COM
If you count yourself among the millions of Americans who are
unemployed, make sure you keep track of your job-hunting costs. As
long as you're looking for a new position in the same line of work (your
first job doesn't qualify), you can deduct job-hunting costs including
travel expenses such as the cost of food, lodging and transportation, if
your search takes you away from home overnight. Such costs are
miscellaneous expenses, deductible to the extent all such costs
exceed 2% of your adjusted gross income.
Keep track of the cost of moving to a new job.
If the new job is at least 50 miles farther from your old home than your
old job was, you can deduct the cost of the move ... Even if you don't
itemize expenses. If it's your first job, the mileage test is met if the new
job is at least 50 miles away from your old home. You can deduct the
cost of moving yourself and your belongings. If you drive your own car,
you can deduct 16.5 cents per mile for a 2010 move, plus parking and
tolls.
Save energy, save taxes. --KNOWLEDGEFINANCIAL.COM
This is the last year to cash in on a tax credit for home improvements
designed to save energy. One tax credit is worth 30% of the cost of
new insulation, doors, windows, high-efficiency furnaces, water
heaters and central air conditioners up to a maximum credit of $1,500.
The credit applies to both 2009 and 2010, so if you took full advantage
of it last year, you don't get another crack at it. But if you didn't make
any eligible home improvements in 2009, get busy before this
opportunity slips away. Don't think you need to do anything?
Think green.
A separate tax credit is available for homeowners who install
alternative energy equipment. It equals 30 percent of what a
homeowner spends on qualifying property such as solar electric
systems, solar hot water heaters, geothermal heat pumps, and wind
turbines, including labor costs. There is no cap on this tax credit.
Put away your checkbook. KNOWLEDGEFINANCIAL.COM
If you plan to make a significant gift to charity in 2010, consider giving
appreciated stocks or mutual fund shares that you've owned for more
than one year instead of cash. Doing so supercharges the saving
power of your generosity.
Your charitable contribution deduction is the fair market value of the
securities on the date of the gift, not the amount you paid for the asset,
and you never have to pay tax on the profit. However, don't donate
stocks or fund shares that lost money. You'd be better off selling the
asset, claiming the loss on your taxes, and donating cash to the charity.
But if you are concerned about skyrocketing taxes in the future, or if
you just want to diversify your taxable income in retirement,
considering shifting some or all of your retirement plan contributions to
a Roth 401(k) if your employer offers one.
Unlike the regular 401(k), you don't get a tax break when your money
goes into a Roth. On the other hand, money coming out of a Roth 401(k)
in retirement will be tax-free, while cash coming out of a regular 401(k)
will be taxed in your top bracket.
If you don't have a retirement plan at work, or you want to augment
your savings, you can stash money in an IRA. You can contribute up to
$5,000 in 2010 ($6,000 if you are 50 or older by the end of the year).
Depending on your income and whether you participate in a retirement
savings plan at work, you may be able to deduct some or all of your IRA
contribution. Or, you can choose to forgo the upfront tax break and
contribute to a Roth IRA that will allow you to take tax-free withdrawals
in retirement.
Go for a health tax break.
Be aggressive if your employer offers a medical reimbursement
account -- sometimes called a flex plan. These plans let you divert part
of your salary to an account which you can then tap to pay medical
bills. The advantage? You avoid both income and Social Security tax on
the money, and that can save you 20% to 35% or more compared with
spending after-tax money.
Pay child-care bills with pre-tax dollars.
After taxes, it can easily take $7,500 or more of salary to pay $5,000
worth of child care expenses. But, if you use a child-care
reimbursement account at work to pay those bills, you get to use
pre-tax dollars. That can save you one-third or more of the cost, since
you avoid both income and Social Security taxes. If your boss offers
such a plan, take advantage of it.
Ask your boss to pay for you to improve yourself.
Companies can offer employees up to $5,250 of educational
assistance tax-free each year. That means the boss pays the bills but
the amount doesn't show up as part of your salary on your W-2. The
courses don't even have to be job-related, and even graduate-level
courses qualify.
Pay back a 401(k) loan before leaving the job.
Failing to do so means the loan amount will be considered a
distribution that will be taxed in your top bracket and, if you're younger
than 55 in the year you leave your job, hit with a 10% penalty, too.
Tally job-hunting expenses. ----KNOWLEDGEFINANCIAL.COM
If you count yourself among the millions of Americans who are
unemployed, make sure you keep track of your job-hunting costs. As
long as you're looking for a new position in the same line of work (your
first job doesn't qualify), you can deduct job-hunting costs including
travel expenses such as the cost of food, lodging and transportation, if
your search takes you away from home overnight. Such costs are
miscellaneous expenses, deductible to the extent all such costs
exceed 2% of your adjusted gross income.
Keep track of the cost of moving to a new job.
If the new job is at least 50 miles farther from your old home than your
old job was, you can deduct the cost of the move ... Even if you don't
itemize expenses. If it's your first job, the mileage test is met if the new
job is at least 50 miles away from your old home. You can deduct the
cost of moving yourself and your belongings. If you drive your own car,
you can deduct 16.5 cents per mile for a 2010 move, plus parking and
tolls.
Save energy, save taxes. --KNOWLEDGEFINANCIAL.COM
This is the last year to cash in on a tax credit for home improvements
designed to save energy. One tax credit is worth 30% of the cost of
new insulation, doors, windows, high-efficiency furnaces, water
heaters and central air conditioners up to a maximum credit of $1,500.
The credit applies to both 2009 and 2010, so if you took full advantage
of it last year, you don't get another crack at it. But if you didn't make
any eligible home improvements in 2009, get busy before this
opportunity slips away. Don't think you need to do anything?
Think green.
A separate tax credit is available for homeowners who install
alternative energy equipment. It equals 30 percent of what a
homeowner spends on qualifying property such as solar electric
systems, solar hot water heaters, geothermal heat pumps, and wind
turbines, including labor costs. There is no cap on this tax credit.
Put away your checkbook. KNOWLEDGEFINANCIAL.COM
If you plan to make a significant gift to charity in 2010, consider giving
appreciated stocks or mutual fund shares that you've owned for more
than one year instead of cash. Doing so supercharges the saving
power of your generosity.
Your charitable contribution deduction is the fair market value of the
securities on the date of the gift, not the amount you paid for the asset,
and you never have to pay tax on the profit. However, don't donate
stocks or fund shares that lost money. You'd be better off selling the
asset, claiming the loss on your taxes, and donating cash to the charity.
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Reinvested Dividends -----knowledgefinancial.com This is the break former IRS Commissioner Fred Goldberg told Kiplinger's that a lot of taxpayers miss. If, like most investors, you have mutual-fund dividends automatically invested in extra shares, remember that each reinvestment increases your "tax basis" in the fund. That, in turn, reduces the taxable capital gain when you redeem shares. Forgetting to include the reinvested dividends in your basis -- which you subtract from the sale proceeds to pinpoint your gain -- means overpaying your tax. Out-of-Pocket Charitable Deductions You can write off out-of-pocket costs incurred while doing good works. The money you spend on ingredients for casseroles you prepared for a soup kitchen, for example, or on stamps you buy for your school's fund-raiser counts as a charitable contribution. Also, if you drove your car for charity in 2010, remember to deduct 14 cents per mile. Student-Loan Interest Paid by Mom and Dad Generally, you can only deduct mortgage or student-loan interest if you are legally required to repay the debt. But if parents pay back a child's student loan, the IRS treats it as though the money was given to the child, who then paid the debt. A child who’s not claimed as a dependent can qualify to deduct up to $2,500 of student-loan interest paid by Mom and Dad. And he or she doesn't have to itemize to use this money-saver. Job-Hunting Costs ----knowledgefinancial.com If you’re among the millions of unemployed Americans who were looking for a job in 2010, keep track of your job-search expenses. If you’re looking for a position in the same line of work, you can deduct job-hunting costs as miscellaneous expenses if you itemize, but only to the extent that the total of your total miscellaneous itemized deductions exceed 2% of your adjusted gross income. Job-hunting expenses incurred while looking for your first job don’t qualify. Deductible job-search costs include, but aren’t limited to -- • Food, lodging and transportation if your search takes you away from home overnight • Cab fares • Employment agency fees • Costs of printing resumes, business cards, postage, and advertising Moving Expenses to Take Your First Job As we just mentioned, job-hunting expenses incurred while looking for your first job are not deductible. But, moving expenses to get to that position are. And you get this write-off even if you don't itemize. To qualify for the deduction, your first job must be at least 50 miles away from your old home. If you qualify, you can deduct the cost of getting yourself and your household goods to the new area, including 16 ½ cents per mile for driving your own vehicle for a 2010 move, plus parking fees and tolls. Military Reservists' ----knowledgefinancial.com Travel Expenses Members of the National Guard or military reserve may tap a deduction for travel expenses to drills or meetings. To qualify, you must travel more than 100 miles from home and be away from home overnight. If you qualify, you can deduct the cost of lodging and half the cost of your meals, plus 55 cents per mile for driving your own car to get to and from 2010 drills. In any event, add parking fees or tolls. You get this deduction regardless of whether you itemize. Health Insurance Deduction to Reduce Self-employment Tax Business owners have always been allowed to deduct health insurance premiums for themselves and their family in computing adjusted gross income on the front page of Form 1040. For 2010, they can also deduct the cost of those health insurance premiums in calculating self-employment tax on Schedule SE. The IRS has hidden this write-off on line 3 of Schedule SE. On that line, you are told to add your self- employment income from lines 1 and 2, subtract the amount claimed on line 29 of Form 1040 (your health insurance premiums) and enter the net amount on line 3. Child-Care Credit It's easy to overlook the child-care credit if you pay your child-care bills through a reimbursement account at work. Although only $5,000 of such expenses can be paid through a tax-favored reimbursement account, up to $6,000 (for the care of two or more children) can qualify for the credit. So, if you run the maximum allowed by your work plan, you can claim the credit on as much as $1,000 of additional expenses you pay for work-related child care. That would cut your tax bill by at least $200. Estate Tax on Income In Respect of a Decedent This sounds complicated, but it can save you a lot of money if you inherited an IRA from someone whose estate was big enough to be subject to the federal estate tax. Basically, you get an income-tax deduction for the amount of estate tax paid on the IRA assets you received. Let's say you inherited a $100,000 IRA, and the fact that the money was included in your benefactor's estate added $45,000 to the estate-tax bill. ---KNOWLEDGEFINANCIAL.COM You get to deduct that $45,000 on your tax returns as you withdraw the money from the IRA. If you withdraw $50,000 in one year, for example, you get to claim a $22,500 itemized deduction on Schedule A. That would save you $6,300 in the 28% bracket. State Tax Paid Last Spring Did you owe tax when you filed your 2009 state tax return in the spring of 2010? Then, for goodness sake, remember to include that amount with your state-tax deduction on your 2010 return, along with state income taxes withheld from your paychecks or paid via quarterly estimated payments. Finance & Investing Refinancing Points When you buy a house, you get to deduct points paid to get your mortgage in one fell swoop. When you refinance a mortgage, though, you have to deduct the points over the life of the loan. That means you can deduct 1/30th of the points a year if it's a 30-year mortgage -- that's $33 a year for each $1,000 of points you paid. Not much, maybe, but don't throw it away. Even more important, in the year you pay off the loan -- because you sell the house or refinance again -- you get to deduct all as-yet-undeducted points. There's one exception to this sweet rule: If you refinance a refinanced loan with the same lender, you add the points paid on the latest deal to the leftovers from the previous refinancing ... and deduct the amount gradually over the life of the new loan. Jury Pay Paid to Employer Many employers continue to pay employees' full salary while they serve on jury duty, and some require the employees to turn over their jury fees to the company coffers. The only problem is that the IRS demands that you report those fees as taxable income. To even things out, you get to deduct the amount paid to your employer. But how do you do it? There's no line on Form 1040 labeled "jury fees." Instead the write-off goes on line 36, which purports to be for simply totaling up the deductions that get their own lines. Add your jury fees to the total of your other write-offs, and write "jury pay" on the dotted line. American Opportunity Credit ---KNOWLEDGEFINANCIAL.COM This tax credit, which has been extended through 2012, is available for up to $2,500 of college tuition and related expenses paid during the year. The full credit is available to individuals whose modified adjusted gross income is $80,000 or less ($160,000 or less for married couples filing a joint return). The credit is phased out for taxpayers with incomes above those levels. This credit is juicier than the old Hope credit – it has higher income limits and bigger tax breaks, and it covers all four years of college. And if the credit exceeds your tax liability (regular and AMT), it is partially refundable. Making Work Pay Credit You’ve probably been enjoying the fruits of this credit via reduced payroll tax withholding throughout the year. But to lock in your savings – by reducing your tax bill by $400 if you’re single or $800 if you’re married and file a joint return – you’ll need to actually claim the credit on your 2010 tax return -- and you'll use Schedule M to do so. The credit is equal to 6.2% of your earned income, capped at $400 or $800. For single filers, it starts phasing out at $75,000 of adjusted gross income and dries up at $95,000. The phase-out zone for couples is $150,000 to $190,000. ---KNOWLEDGEFINANCIAL.COM Credit for Energy-Saving Home Improvements You can claim a tax credit equal to 30% of the cost of energy-saving home improvements up to a maximum of $1,500. This cap applies to both 2009 and 2010 combined, so if you claimed the maximum $1,500 in 2009, you don’t get another crack at it for 2010. The credit applies to biomass fuel stoves, qualifying skylights, windows and outside doors, and high-efficiency furnaces, water heaters and central air conditioners. For 2011, this credit goes back to pre-2009 limits (for example, $500 maximum credit for all years with no more than $200 for windows). There’s also no dollar limit on the separate credit for homeowners who install qualified residential alternative energy equipment, such as solar hot water heaters, geothermal heat pumps and wind turbines. Your credit can be 30% of the total cost (including labor) of such systems installed through 2016. Finance & Investing We’re talking about stock that a life-insurance policyholder receives when an insurer switches from being a mutual company owned by policyholders to a stock company owned by stockholders. The IRS’s long-standing position is that such stock has no “tax basis” so that, when the shares are sold, the taxpayer owes tax on 100% of the proceeds of the sale. But after a long legal struggle, a federal court ruled that the IRS is wrong. The court didn’t say what the basis of the stock is, but many experts think it’s whatever the shares were worth when they were distributed to policyholders. If you sold stock in 2010 that you received in a demutualization, be sure to claim a basis to hold down your tax bill. ---KNOWLEDGEFINANCIAL.COM |
Tax Credits That Anyone Can Claim
Tax forms can be complicated, but don't let the complexity scare
you away from tax credits that are legally yours to claim.
Tax deductions and credits aren't just for big companies and
finance-savvy folks. You might be surprised how many tax breaks -
in the form of both credits and deductions - can be applied to your
tax return. --KNOWLEDGEFINANCIAL.COM
If the thought of doing taxes makes you break into a cold sweat,
you're probably like many of us; fearful of making a mistake and
having the IRS show up at your door. Tax forms can be complicated,
but don't let the complexity scare you away from tax credits that are
legally yours to claim.
Tax deductions and credits aren't just for big companies and
finance-savvy folks. Look over the list below; you might be surprised
how many tax breaks - in the form of both credits and deductions -
can be applied to your tax return. (For more, see Tablets To 1040s:
How Taxes Began.)
1. Charitable Donations --knowledgefinancial.com
Most cash donations made to charity in the tax year can be claimed
as an itemized deduction on your tax return, but many folks don't
realize that non-cash contributions can be claimed as well. If you've
donated to a charity or non-profit organization using your credit
card, you can claim that donation.
If you've donated material goods or services, be sure that you have a
receipt from the charity stating the value of the goods or services
you donated. You can claim that value as a charitable deduction. (For
more, see the Top 5 Most Charitable American Cities.)
2. Child Care Credit
If you pay for child care regularly while you are at work, you may be
eligible for a tax credit. The amount of care covered can be up to
$6,000 for the care of two or more children, according to Kevin
McCormally, the Editorial Director of Kiplinger.com. Be sure to keep
clear records; paying your child care provider in cash while keeping
no traceable record of the payment will make it extremely difficult to
claim the amount on your tax return.
3. Home Energy Efficiency Improvements
If you have to make any home improvements, go with the energy
efficient options. Consumers can claim 30% of the cost, up to
$1,500, of energy efficient home improvement items, such as
"energy-efficient windows, insulation, doors, roofs, and heating and
cooling equipment in existing homes," according to the Department
of Energy. So replace those doors and windows by the end of the
year and get a break on your taxes.
4. Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credits
Another "green" tax break is for renewable energy additions made
to your home. The Department of Energy includes "solar energy
systems (including solar water heating and solar electric systems),
small wind systems, geothermal heat pumps, and residential fuel
cell and microturbine systems".
Home owners can get a tax credit of up to 30% of the cost of these
improvements. When you consider how much money this type of
renewable energy will save you in lower electric bills over the years
and combine that with the 30% tax credit, greening your home
begins to look like a pretty smart move. (To learn more, check out
the Top 10 Green Industries.)
5. Automobile Tax Credits-knowledgefinancial.com
Get green on your commute and you could see more green on your
tax return. Purchase a hybrid gas-electric or alternative fuel vehicle
before the end of 2010, and you can get a credit on your taxes.
Amounts vary according to what type of vehicle you purchase and
some credits are phased out as dealers sell a certain amount of
cars, so be sure to ask your car dealer before you purchase. If
you're a DIY person, you can also get a tax credit for 10% of the cost
of a plug-in hybrid conversion kit.
6. Relocating for Work
Whether you're moving for your very first job, for a new job or for
relocation with your current employer, you can recover some of your
relocation expenses.
You have to validate your move by passing a couple of "tests". The
first test involves the distance. The distance from your new work
location to your former home has to be at least 50 miles longer than
your previous commute.
The second test is just a way of proving that you actually moved for
the job; you have to be employed for at least 39 weeks out of the 12
months immediately following your move, in the vicinity of your new
job. You don't have to actually be employed with the same company,
just in the same general area. (Looking for a job? Check out 4 New
Job-Search Trends.)
Bottom Line ---KNOWLEDGEFINANCIAL.COM
Don't be fooled into thinking that tax credits and deductions are for
everybody but you. Simply donating, working and improving your
home can add up to significant savings on your taxes, so start
getting out those receipts and adding up the numbers.
Document what you claim on the deductions and ask your tax
professional if you have any questions about what you can claim.
Then go for it; you might be getting a much bigger refund than you
thought.
KNOWLEDGEFINANCIAL.COM
Tax forms can be complicated, but don't let the complexity scare
you away from tax credits that are legally yours to claim.
Tax deductions and credits aren't just for big companies and
finance-savvy folks. You might be surprised how many tax breaks -
in the form of both credits and deductions - can be applied to your
tax return. --KNOWLEDGEFINANCIAL.COM
If the thought of doing taxes makes you break into a cold sweat,
you're probably like many of us; fearful of making a mistake and
having the IRS show up at your door. Tax forms can be complicated,
but don't let the complexity scare you away from tax credits that are
legally yours to claim.
Tax deductions and credits aren't just for big companies and
finance-savvy folks. Look over the list below; you might be surprised
how many tax breaks - in the form of both credits and deductions -
can be applied to your tax return. (For more, see Tablets To 1040s:
How Taxes Began.)
1. Charitable Donations --knowledgefinancial.com
Most cash donations made to charity in the tax year can be claimed
as an itemized deduction on your tax return, but many folks don't
realize that non-cash contributions can be claimed as well. If you've
donated to a charity or non-profit organization using your credit
card, you can claim that donation.
If you've donated material goods or services, be sure that you have a
receipt from the charity stating the value of the goods or services
you donated. You can claim that value as a charitable deduction. (For
more, see the Top 5 Most Charitable American Cities.)
2. Child Care Credit
If you pay for child care regularly while you are at work, you may be
eligible for a tax credit. The amount of care covered can be up to
$6,000 for the care of two or more children, according to Kevin
McCormally, the Editorial Director of Kiplinger.com. Be sure to keep
clear records; paying your child care provider in cash while keeping
no traceable record of the payment will make it extremely difficult to
claim the amount on your tax return.
3. Home Energy Efficiency Improvements
If you have to make any home improvements, go with the energy
efficient options. Consumers can claim 30% of the cost, up to
$1,500, of energy efficient home improvement items, such as
"energy-efficient windows, insulation, doors, roofs, and heating and
cooling equipment in existing homes," according to the Department
of Energy. So replace those doors and windows by the end of the
year and get a break on your taxes.
4. Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credits
Another "green" tax break is for renewable energy additions made
to your home. The Department of Energy includes "solar energy
systems (including solar water heating and solar electric systems),
small wind systems, geothermal heat pumps, and residential fuel
cell and microturbine systems".
Home owners can get a tax credit of up to 30% of the cost of these
improvements. When you consider how much money this type of
renewable energy will save you in lower electric bills over the years
and combine that with the 30% tax credit, greening your home
begins to look like a pretty smart move. (To learn more, check out
the Top 10 Green Industries.)
5. Automobile Tax Credits-knowledgefinancial.com
Get green on your commute and you could see more green on your
tax return. Purchase a hybrid gas-electric or alternative fuel vehicle
before the end of 2010, and you can get a credit on your taxes.
Amounts vary according to what type of vehicle you purchase and
some credits are phased out as dealers sell a certain amount of
cars, so be sure to ask your car dealer before you purchase. If
you're a DIY person, you can also get a tax credit for 10% of the cost
of a plug-in hybrid conversion kit.
6. Relocating for Work
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