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<title>RealTaxTips / Top Tax Tips</title>
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<title><![CDATA[Sell Property to Yourself]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Sell_Property_to_Yourself</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Sell_Property_to_Yourself</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
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<category>Property Sales</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Sell_Property_to_Yourself</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Selling property to your S-Corporation may be beneficial in some specific situations, like if you are trying to meet requirements for the two year…<br/><br/>55 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Traveling Away from Home]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Traveling_Away_from_Home</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Traveling_Away_from_Home</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>&amp;nbsp;6 Auto and Travel</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Traveling_Away_from_Home</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Expenses incurred while traveling away from home can be deducted if the primary purpose of your trip was to collect income, manage properties, or...<br/><br/>45 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Look For Properties While On Vacation]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Look_For_Properties_While_On_Vacation</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Look_For_Properties_While_On_Vacation</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>&amp;nbsp;6 Auto and Travel</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Look_For_Properties_While_On_Vacation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If you want to go on vacation, consider making it a business trip. If your main purpose of travel is to look for new property, and you spend over...<br/><br/>43 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Move out for 2 Years to Take a Loss]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Move_out_for_2_Years_to_Take_a_Loss</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Move_out_for_2_Years_to_Take_a_Loss</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Property Sales</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Move_out_for_2_Years_to_Take_a_Loss</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If you are going to be taking a loss on the sale of your primary home, consider moving out and renting out the property before selling it to be...<br/><br/>42 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Segment Depreciation to Accelerate Deductions]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Segment_Depreciation_to_Accelerate_Deductions</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Segment_Depreciation_to_Accelerate_Deductions</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Depreciation</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Segment_Depreciation_to_Accelerate_Deductions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Thousands can be saved if you segment your depreciation. Identifying short life assets allows you to separate and depreciate those assets sooner...<br/><br/>42 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Minimize Taxes On a Property You've Sold]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Minimize_Taxes_On_a_Property_Youve_Sold</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Minimize_Taxes_On_a_Property_Youve_Sold</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Property Sales</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Minimize_Taxes_On_a_Property_Youve_Sold</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Taxable gain from the sale of property can be minimized by accounting for sale expenses, like closing costs. Your settlement statement has all the...<br/><br/>40 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Repair Materials VS Improvement Supplies]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Repair_Materials_VS_Improvement_Supplies</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Repair_Materials_VS_Improvement_Supplies</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>15 Supplies</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Repair_Materials_VS_Improvement_Supplies</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Supplies VS Materials and Improvements VS Repairs. Repair Materials are supposed to be depreciated, and Improvement Supplies are expensed... I think.<br/><br/>36 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Minimize Taxes Using an Installment Sale]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Minimize_Taxes_Using_an_Installment_Sale</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Minimize_Taxes_Using_an_Installment_Sale</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Installment Sales</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Minimize_Taxes_Using_an_Installment_Sale</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Capital gains taxes from selling property can be reduced using an installment sale, a transaction in which at least one payment is received after...<br/><br/>27 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Move in for 2 Years for No Capital Gains]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Move_in_for_2_Years_for_No_Capital_Gains</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Move_in_for_2_Years_for_No_Capital_Gains</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Property Sales</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Move_in_for_2_Years_for_No_Capital_Gains</guid>
<description><![CDATA[To avoid paying capital gains tax on rental property you want to sell, consider moving into the property and making it your principle residence...<br/><br/>22 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Defer Taxes from Property Sales Using a 1031 Exchange]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Defer_Taxes_from_Property_Sales_Using_a_1031_Exchange</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Defer_Taxes_from_Property_Sales_Using_a_1031_Exchange</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>1031 Exchanges</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Defer_Taxes_from_Property_Sales_Using_a_1031_Exchange</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Tax payments from the sale of rental property can be deferred using a 1031 exchange, in which sale proceeds are reinvested into another investment...<br/><br/>21 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[No Loss Limit for Real Estate Professionals and Spouses]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=No_Loss_Limit_for_Real_Estate_Professionals_and_Spouses</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=No_Loss_Limit_for_Real_Estate_Professionals_and_Spouses</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>23 Deductible Rental Loss</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=No_Loss_Limit_for_Real_Estate_Professionals_and_Spouses</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Real estate professionals can claim unlimited investment property losses against their AGI regardless of how much they or their spouse earns...<br/><br/>20 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Maximize Depreciation with Closing Costs]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Maximize_Depreciation_with_Closing_Costs</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Maximize_Depreciation_with_Closing_Costs</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Depreciation</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Maximize_Depreciation_with_Closing_Costs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[To maximize your property basis you should account for closing costs. This saves money with increased depreciation deductions and also helps for...<br/><br/>19 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Material Participation Results with Non-Passive Treatment]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Material_Participation_Results_with_Non-Passive_Treatment</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Material_Participation_Results_with_Non-Passive_Treatment</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>23 Deductible Rental Loss</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Material_Participation_Results_with_Non-Passive_Treatment</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Material participation in a passive activity (like owning rental property) results in non-passive treatment of the income. Rental owners can only...<br/><br/>17 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Charge Your Own Mortgage Interest]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Charge_Your_Own_Mortgage_Interest</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Charge_Your_Own_Mortgage_Interest</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Installment Sales</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Charge_Your_Own_Mortgage_Interest</guid>
<description><![CDATA[One method of seller financing is to hold a note for many years. For example, you sell a property to a buyer who has no down payment...<br/><br/>17 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Calculate and Minimize Taxes from your 1031 Exchange]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Calculate_and_Minimize_Taxes_from_your_1031_Exchange</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Calculate_and_Minimize_Taxes_from_your_1031_Exchange</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>1031 Exchanges</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Calculate_and_Minimize_Taxes_from_your_1031_Exchange</guid>
<description><![CDATA[It can be very confusing to determine the tax result from an exchange. There are many complicating factors, and the most common mistakes are made…<br/><br/>16 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Use Depreciation to Lower Income]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Use_Depreciation_to_Lower_Income</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Use_Depreciation_to_Lower_Income</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Depreciation</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Use_Depreciation_to_Lower_Income</guid>
<description><![CDATA[You can't immediately write-off the purchase cost of investment property, so you must depreciate the acquisition cost over the life of the property.<br/><br/>16 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Defer Taxes Forever]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Defer_Taxes_Forever</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Defer_Taxes_Forever</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>1031 Exchanges</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Defer_Taxes_Forever</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Deferred taxes can be put off forever if you continue to exchange your properties. When you get down to your final property, just don't sell it…<br/><br/>16 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Pay your Kids, Open IRA]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Pay_your_Kids_Open_IRA</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Pay_your_Kids_Open_IRA</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Other Tips</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Pay_your_Kids_Open_IRA</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Pay your kids to do work on your properties and put the money in IRA accounts for them. This is especially a good idea if you've already maxed out…<br/><br/>15 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Cutting Short the 2-Year Rule]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Cutting_Short_the_2-Year_Rule</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Cutting_Short_the_2-Year_Rule</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Property Sales</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Cutting_Short_the_2-Year_Rule</guid>
<description><![CDATA[There are ways to get around the 2 Year Rule, which allows $250k ($500k if MFJ) to be excluded from gain on the sale of your primary home if you...<br/><br/>13 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Home Office Expense]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Home_Office_Expense</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Home_Office_Expense</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Other Tips</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Home_Office_Expense</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Expenses for your home office or workshop used to manage your rental property are considered deductible expenses only if you used a portion of your...<br/><br/>13 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Utilities that the Landlord Pays]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Utilities_that_the_Landlord_Pays</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Utilities_that_the_Landlord_Pays</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>17 Utilities</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Utilities_that_the_Landlord_Pays</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Utilities paid by the landlord are fully deductible. Common expenses include security systems, lighting, power, water, gas, cable, internet, etc...<br/><br/>12 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GO Zone Bonus Depreciation]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=GO_Zone_Bonus_Depreciation</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=GO_Zone_Bonus_Depreciation</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 23:46:40 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Depreciation</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=GO_Zone_Bonus_Depreciation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Gulf Opportunity Zone Act established a 50% bonus depreciation allowance as a tax incentive to rebuild the economies devastated by hurricanes Kat<br/><br/>12 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What Not to Deduct as an Insurance Expense]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=What_Not_to_Deduct_as_an_Insurance_Expense</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=What_Not_to_Deduct_as_an_Insurance_Expense</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>&amp;nbsp;9 Insurance</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=What_Not_to_Deduct_as_an_Insurance_Expense</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Not all insurance costs can be deducted as a rental income expense, like some private mortgage insurance, or credit life insurance. Some insurance…<br/><br/>11 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Exchange into a TIC]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Exchange_into_a_TIC</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Exchange_into_a_TIC</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>1031 Exchanges</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Exchange_into_a_TIC</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Tenant-In-Common investments make money without all the hassles of residential rentals, so many burned-out landlords are now seeking the benefits...<br/><br/>11 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Personal Residence + 1031 Exchange]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Personal_Residence__1031_Exchange</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Personal_Residence__1031_Exchange</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>1031 Exchanges</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Personal_Residence__1031_Exchange</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If you sell a property that was once your primary residence, the sale may qualify for a 1031 exchange and the $250k exclusion ($500k if married)...<br/><br/>10 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Spread Out Repairs]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Spread_Out_Repairs</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Spread_Out_Repairs</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>14 Repairs</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Spread_Out_Repairs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[It may be wise to spread out your repairs so they don't get confused with improvements. Remember that repairs get deducted and improvements are...<br/><br/>10 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Calculating Gain on Sale of Rental Property]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Calculating_Gain_on_Sale_of_Rental_Property</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Calculating_Gain_on_Sale_of_Rental_Property</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Property Sales</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Calculating_Gain_on_Sale_of_Rental_Property</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Calculate gain or loss on a sale of rental property by accounting for improvements and selling costs. It will result in saving thousands of tax dolla<br/><br/>10 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Repairs due to Vandalism can be Expensed Immediately]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Repairs_due_to_Vandalism_can_be_Expensed_Immediately</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Repairs_due_to_Vandalism_can_be_Expensed_Immediately</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>14 Repairs</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Repairs_due_to_Vandalism_can_be_Expensed_Immediately</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If rental property is damaged by vandalism, the cost of repairing the property to its previous condition is immediately deductible instead of...<br/><br/>10 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Deductible Start-Up Expenses]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Deductible_Start-Up_Expenses</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Deductible_Start-Up_Expenses</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>18 Other Expenses</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Deductible_Start-Up_Expenses</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Business start-up costs are generally capital expenditures, but you can elect to deduct up to $5,000 of business start-up costs paid or incurred...<br/><br/>10 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Loan Costs need to be Amortized]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Loan_Costs_need_to_be_Amortized</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Loan_Costs_need_to_be_Amortized</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Depreciation</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Loan_Costs_need_to_be_Amortized</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Loan costs don't add value to property and must be deducted yearly over the life of the loan. Unamortized points get deducted when you refinance...<br/><br/>10 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Points  Paid by the Seller]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Points__Paid_by_the_Seller</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Points__Paid_by_the_Seller</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>12 Mortgage Interest</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Points__Paid_by_the_Seller</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Points pre-paid by the seller during a property sale must be treated differently by both the buyer and the seller. The buyer is allowed to treat...<br/><br/>9 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Not All Legal Fees Get Expensed Right Away]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Not_All_Legal_Fees_Get_Expensed_Right_Away</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Not_All_Legal_Fees_Get_Expensed_Right_Away</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>10 Legal &amp; Professional Fees</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Not_All_Legal_Fees_Get_Expensed_Right_Away</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Some legal fees associated with property purchasing, selling, and development are not deductible, and should be lumped together with the property…<br/><br/>9 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[$25K Rental Loss Limitation]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
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<category>23 Deductible Rental Loss</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Up to $25,000 of rental losses can be deducted on your tax return if your adjusted gross income is less than $100,000. When your income exceeds...<br/><br/>9 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Which Gifts are a Deductible Expense]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
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<category>18 Other Expenses</category>
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<description><![CDATA[If you give gifts in the course of your business, you can deduct all or part of the cost, but you cannot deduct more than $25 for each business...<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Deductible Insurance Expenses]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
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<category>&amp;nbsp;9 Insurance</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Homeowner's Insurance, Casualty Insurance, Private Mortgage Insurance, and coverage for liability, fire, theft and flood are all considered to be…<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Real Estate Taxes]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
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<category>16 Taxes</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Taxes paid on property assessed by a taxing authority are deductible when paid. Common fees include taxes paid to your city, county, or school...<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Deduct Taxes that you've paid for Employees]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
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<category>16 Taxes</category>
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<description><![CDATA[If you have employees that you pay for your rental activity, you are allowed to deduct the cost of taxes that you have paid on their behalf...<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Use Repairs to Increase Expenses]]></title>
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<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Use_Repairs_to_Increase_Expenses</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
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<category>14 Repairs</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Deduct the cost of repairs that are necessary to keep your property in good working condition, like fixing locks and painting rooms. Repairs that...<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[When to Exclude Rental Income]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=When_to_Exclude_Rental_Income</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=When_to_Exclude_Rental_Income</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
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<category>&amp;nbsp;3 Rents Received</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=When_to_Exclude_Rental_Income</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Don't report rental income on your tax return if you rented your home or vacation home for 14 days or less. You may still write-off the mortgage...<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Interest on Home Equity Loans are Deductible]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Interest_on_Home_Equity_Loans_are_Deductible</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
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<category>12 Mortgage Interest</category>
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<description><![CDATA[The interest expense for home equity loans and lines of credit secured by your property up to $100,000 are deductible regardless of what you used...<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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