Taxes are what you pay to the federal, state and local governments where you live. Different types of taxes include income taxes, capital gains tax, sales tax, estate tax and real estate taxes such as property tax. Learn how to bequest property and do transactions in a way that will help you pay less taxes and follow the law.
Not Paying Taxes On Principle Does Not Fly
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service continues to gear up for tax season. Today they released the top four reasons that people give for not paying their ...
Selling A Home After Quit Claim Deed
When you receive a home via a quit claim deed you can sell that home as you would any other home. Note that you'll sell the home at the same cost basis that the original owner bought the home for. Learn how quit claim deeds work compared with warranty deeds.
How to File Taxes For Free Online
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service just announced its Free File Alliance for 2007 taxes. If you earn $54,000 or less you're eligible to file your tax...
Rotten Neighbor Disagrees About Fence
What can you do when your rotten neighbor has not controlled his children or pets? You might think you could separate yourself from your rotten neighbor by putting up a fence. Putting up a fence could trigger a property dispute. What can you do in a fence dispute with a rotten neighbor?
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – December 31, 2007
Ilyce Glink filled in on the Clark Howard show today, to help WSB listeners wind up the year. She took questions on homeowner association fees, how to save money on tax preparation, and what to do about getting rid of old computers. Tune in to hear all of her great advice, and don't forget to check out the radio talk show notes at www.thinkglink.com and her new all-video site, www.expertrealestatetips.net.
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – December 30, 2007
Today on the Ilyce Glink show, Ilyce talked about selling timeshares, and some last-minute things you can do to lower your taxes next April 15th. She also answered questions on new car financing, paying for college, switching careers, and using IRA cash to invest in real estate. Don't forget to check out Ilyce's Forum for radio talk show notes (www.thinkglink.com) and be sure to subscribe to her YouTube channel, www.youtube/expertrealestatetips.
Calculate Capital Gains Taxes Instead Of Inheritance Taxes
When you inherit property and later sell it, you need to calculate capital gains taxes, not estate taxes. Estate taxes are due on estates of a certain value and if the estate's value is less than the government standard, no taxes are due. To figure exactly how much you owe in terms of capital gains taxes, consult with a tax preparer or accountant.
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – December 28, 2007
Today on the Clark Howard Show, Ilyce Glink filled in. Things that you can do by the end of the year to lower your tax bill were on the agenda again today, as were other tax tips. Jean called about tax-free money markets and Ilyce provided information about how to shop around for the best credit card deal. Up at her website, www.thinkglink.com, Ilyce placed a link to the BankRate site that shows the current tax-free money market offerings as well as links to the websites you'll want to peruse if you're looking for a new credit card. Don't forget to sign up for her new all-video website at www.youtube.com/expertrealestatetips and check out the show notes at www.thinkglink.com.
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – December 27, 2007
Ilyce Glink filled in today on the Clark Howard Show. As we move closer to the end of the year, it's important to make sure you've done everything you can to minimize what you'll pay in taxes. Make sure you've taken all of the deductions to which you're entitled, and opened up (and funded, if you can) any retirement accounts. Ilyce took questions about buying a foreclosed property with an IRS lien, negotiating with collection agencies, getting a student loan, and the Georgia Lemon Laws. Check out her show notes at her website, www.thinkglink.com/forum, and don't forget to sign up for her YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/expertrealestatetips.
Congress Raises AMT Exemption
As Ilyce mentioned on the Clark Howard Show, Congress passed the annual fix to the alternative minimum tax. Congress raised the AMT exemption to $66,...