Tag: TCJA
Tax Reform Planning Series: Maximize home mortgage interest deductions
Before the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), taxpayers could deduct interest paid on up to $1 million ($500,000 if married filing separately) of home acquisition debt (debt used to buy or substantially improve a first or second home). Also,...
Tax Reform Planning Series: New standard deduction versus itemized deductions
For 2018, joint filers can enjoy a standard deduction of $24,000 (versus $12,700 for 2017). The new standard deduction for heads of household is $18,000, and single taxpayers (including married taxpayers filing separately) can claim a standard deduction of $12,000....
Tax Reform Planning Series: Take advantage of lower tax rates and investment gains
Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), 2018 ordinary tax rates are generally lower than those for 2017. For example, the top rate has been reduced from 39.6% to 37%. (The remaining six rates are 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%,...
Should you revisit your decision to capitalize carrying costs?
With the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act taking effect in 2018, it may make sense to revisit your decision to capitalize real estate taxes, mortgage interest and other carrying costs related to investment property. For background, a taxpayer can capitalize...
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