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The Taxmart REI podcast episode tackles the stigma surrounding tax extensions, explaining that an extension merely postpones the filing deadline to October 15, not the payment deadline, and why many real‑estate investors should consider it. Hosts Nate Sosa and Justin Shore stress that extensions are routine—IRS processes tens of millions annually—and that filing late does not trigger audits. They outline the financial consequences: a 5% per‑month failure‑to‑file penalty (capped at 25%) and a separate 0.5% per‑month failure‑to‑pay penalty if taxes aren’t settled by April 15. Accurate returns, achieved by using the extra time, reduce audit risk more than filing on time. Justin notes, “There’s no data showing extensions increase audit likelihood,” and cites his experience at a Fortune‑500 tax department where extensions were filed every year due to complexity. Nate adds, “Even if you’re owed a refund, the extension doesn’t affect liability; you still must pay any amount due by the original deadline.” For investors, the takeaway is clear: file an extension to avoid the steep filing penalty, make estimated quarterly payments or an extension payment to mitigate the payment penalty, and partner with a tax professional early to gather documentation. This disciplined approach safeguards against costly errors and maximizes tax‑saving opportunities.
https://t.co/C38z4vpXzp The ownership of land is a bundle of rights. When you donate an easement you are giving away part of the bundle not the whole bundle. So an easement will be worth a percentage of what was paid for the...
Qualified Disability Trusts get a $5,300 deduction in 2026 under §642(b)(2)(C)(i), tied to §151(d). But both provisions rely on outdated cross-references to former §68(b)—repealed and replaced by OB3/OBBBA—raising questions about how these rules apply today.
The NATP webinar delves into the nuances of Section 121, the primary‑residence capital‑gain exclusion, guiding tax professionals beyond basic definitions toward confident application. It revisits the core ownership and use tests, emphasizing the two‑year ownership and use requirements and the...
The video breaks down the 2026 IRS‑adjusted tax numbers that matter most to small‑business owners, from the standard deduction to mileage rates, and explains how these inflation‑driven changes can be turned into planning opportunities. Key figures include a $16,100 single and...
“…the Kwong decision suggests that taxpayers should reevaluate penalties and interest previously paid and consider filing refund claims targeting those amounts, even when the underlying tax liability itself is not in dispute.” Kwong Opens New Path for COVID-19 Refunds https://t.co/6OGToPBe1j...
The video explains why self‑assessment tax returns now include a question about Income‑Contingent Student Loans (ICSL). It clarifies which loans fall under the post‑1998 scheme and outlines when repayment obligations commence, depending on study mode and course completion dates. Key points...
The 2025 tax season brings the new OBBBA provisions, which add roughly $4,000 in average tax cuts per filer when both individual and business benefits are combined. While software automatically captures standard deductions and the Child Tax Credit, it misses...
Washington will impose a 9.9% income tax on earnings above $1 million starting Jan 1 2028, adding a second layer to its already aggressive estate tax regime. The combined effect creates a double‑tax problem for high‑net‑worth residents, making the pre‑2028 window the most...
Washington’s new income tax includes a part‑year residency provision that prorates both the tax base and the $1 million standard deduction based on days of residency. Under §406, taxpayers only owe tax on income earned while a Washington resident, with the...
Washington’s new 9.9% income tax introduces a charitable deduction under §309, limited to $100,000 per year, which can shave up to $9,900 off a taxpayer’s liability. The deduction mirrors federal IRC §170 gifts, but its cap means high‑income earners must look...
Millennial and Gen Z entrepreneurs are turning tax planning into a proactive growth tool, using AI-driven loss harvesting and real‑time accounting to cut liabilities before year‑end. They favor S‑corporations or LLCs taxed as S‑corps to lower self‑employment taxes and gain pass‑through...
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) cemented a $15 million estate‑gift exemption but introduced a 35 % cap on itemized deductions and a 0.5 % AGI floor that erodes charitable benefits for high‑income families. A pending California billionaire tax would levy a one‑time 5 % charge on...
Washington’s new ESSB 6346 law, effective 2028, imposes a 9.9% income tax on household income above $1 million, ending its zero‑tax reputation for high earners. California still taxes all income at a progressive rate topping 13.3%, including wages, capital gains and...
Washington enacted a 9.9% state income tax (ESSB 6346) that applies to individuals, including income passed through from S‑corporations, LLCs, and partnerships. The law permits pass‑through entities to elect to pay the tax at the entity level, converting the state...
Washington’s new 9.9% state income tax provides a $1 million standard deduction per household, not per individual. Consequently, married or domestic‑partner couples share a single deduction, creating a marriage penalty that can reach $99,000 annually for comparable earners. The penalty also...
Washington will launch a 9.9% personal income tax on Jan. 1, 2028, using a dual‑track residency test that hinges on domicile and physical presence. Residents—defined by domicile or a 183‑day presence test—must allocate all income to the state, subject to a...
Washington’s ESSB 6346 imposes a 9.9% income tax on household earnings above $1 million starting January 1, 2028. The tax is calculated from federal adjusted gross income, meaning equity compensation can push employees over the threshold in a single year. Incentive Stock Options...
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) makes key expensing provisions permanent, allowing companies to immediately write off equipment, machinery, and domestic R&D costs. It also expands Section 179 for small businesses and adds a temporary expensing rule for new manufacturing...
