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Capital Gains Tax

Taxable vs. Non-Taxable Income

What Types of Income Are Subject to Tax? Are you trying to determine whether or not all of your income is taxable? While the IRS…


Are You Subject to the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT)?

Learn About AMT Rules & GuidelinesThe Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) is basically an income tax system that runs parallel to the regular income tax. For…


The tax consequence of selling a business

Selling a business is an exciting experience and there are several things you can do to develop a tax strategy and ensure that the process goes…


Tax tips for the end of the year

While you may be focused on hunting holiday presents, this is the time of year when you need to be thinking about the April 15…


5 Myths About Capital Gains Tax

If you believe any of the myths surrounding capital gains tax and how it affects you, there is a good chance that you will include…


Capital Gains Tax Relief

The average American selling a home this year probably doesn't have to worry about a capital gains tax.  The Federal government provides a measure or…


Reporting Capital Gains Tax on Form 1040 Schedule D

If you are required to report a capital gains tax on the sale of your principal residence, it is reported on Tax Form 1040, Schedule…


Capital Gains Tax on Home Sales

If you sold or are thinking of selling your home in the near future and you owned and lived in it for a minimum of…