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Hi Friend,
Richard and I just finished up =
our
mid-year review a little early this year. Each year, we make an appointme=
nt
with each other to review where we are and where we want to be. This year=
was
the year we super-sized the results. In fact, I think Richard is going to
wrap up a couple more things and then basically take the rest of the year
off. Now, we need to focus on our tax
planning. In fact, to be honest, we're a little late doing the planning t=
his
year. How are you doing with your tax planning for 2005? If you found that
2004 tax preparation was a little tough, especially for your real estate
accounting, then you'll definitely want to read this email. I'll give you
three tips for making your real estate accounting easier PLUS tell you ab=
out
the one big mistake you don't want to make with the IRS. In a minute, I'll get back to t=
hree
tips for making real estate accounting easier plus I'll tell you about the
one big mistake you don't' want to make with the IRS. But, first I want to
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/b> Determine what type of real estate investor you really ar=
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There are four definitions available for a real estate investor. They are=
: · =
Real Estate Dealer · =
Real Estate Developer · =
Real Estate Professiona=
l · =
Real Estate Investor You can be one of these, or all=
of
them. Here's a quick summary of what it would mean to be each one, and wh=
at
that would mean for your taxes. Real Estate Dealer: If you hold=
a
property for short term gain, you're probably a real estate dealer. That
means you have a business. You're not an investor. That little difference
means a huge difference in taxes. If you select the wrong business struct=
ure
or don't use one at all, you'll pay an extra 15.3% in taxes. In today's market, flipping
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es
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ix
up properties or develop land, you're likely to be considered a real esta=
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using the new manufacturer's credit and on the other hand, you might get
stuck not being able to expense some of your administrative costs.=
Real Estate Professional: If you
can qualify as a Real Estate Professional, you'll be able to take full
advantage of real estate expenses and phantom expenses such as depreciati=
on
against your other income. This is one test you really want to pass. Real Estate Investor: Quite sim=
ply,
if you're a real estate investor, you're buying property to hold for the =
long
term. A lot of people think they're real estate investors, when, in fact,
they are real estate dealers or developers. Know the difference! Making t=
he
wrong decision can cost you a lot on your tax return. Easy Accounting Tip #2:<=
/b> Understand how your creative real estate techniques will
impact your tax return. At a recent AICPA seminar for C=
PAs,
the speaker said that he estimated over 80% of accountants don't know how=
to
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he
way, you need to be versed in the tax consequences as well! Easy Accounting Tip #3:<=
/b> Start today! Be ready for your year-end tax return at
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st
you more in accounting fees. Chances are you won't get all of your legal
deductions. And, finally, you've lost the opportunity to plan for taxes.<=
/span> I've said it before and I'll sa=
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ut
in today's newsletter are in Easy Accounti=
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If
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ng. Now, here's the big one. What is
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single biggest reason people lose at audits. Keep good records, so you can
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