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Do I have to report foreclosure on my taxes?

The IRS requires you to report the gain or loss on a foreclosure on your tax return. If your rental house is foreclosed on, the IRS views it as a sale. Th...

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Can a PFIC make a mark to market?

Remember – the rule is FIFO-first in first out- so you cannot offset the purchases and distributions in a year and just deal with whatever is left over. O...

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Do leasehold mean you own the property?

What is a leasehold? With a leasehold, you own the property (subject to the terms of the leasehold) for the length of your lease agreement with the freeho...

Mar 14, 2026 2 views
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When does a property become a principal residence?

The tax rules refer to the residence being “ordinarily inhabited” within the calendar year, which is a relatively low bar. A more significant issue is whe...

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How would you describe an enrolled agent?

An enrolled agent is a person who has earned the privilege of representing taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service by either passing a three-part co...

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How does A S corporation work in Florida?

Florida S corporations are corporations that elect to pass corporate income, losses, deductions and credit through to their shareholders for federal tax p...

Mar 14, 2026 1 views
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Do you pay taxes on realized gains and losses?

According to U.S. tax law, the only capital gains or losses that can impact your income tax bill are “realized” capital gains or losses. Something becomes...

Mar 14, 2026 1 views
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Do you pay taxes on gains in a traditional IRA?

More In Retirement Plans A traditional IRA is a way to save for retirement that gives you tax advantages. Generally, amounts in your traditional IRA (incl...

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Can a green card holder be denied entry?

Technically speaking, as long as the person landing at the airport has a valid permanent resident status, they should not be denied entry in the United St...

Mar 14, 2026 1 views