Sale Of A Personal Residence - The New Rules

Based on comments and questions I have received from clients and readers it appears that there is still some confusion about the rules for taxing gain on the sale of a personal residence. Many people think the “old rules” still apply.

THE OLD RULES:

In order to postpone paying incom…

The Internet Tax Man Cometh

Q: I was contacted by the city tax collector to say that my business is scheduled to be audited to see if I owe sales tax on items purchased on the Internet. Can they really make me pay sales tax on internet purchase? I thought you could buy things online tax free?
— Charlie B.

A: Sorry,…

Happy Birthday To The Income Tax!

Did you know the federal income tax celebrated its 92nd birthday on October 3rd?

In February of 1913 the 16th Amendment was ratified by the required two-thirds of the states. The amendment gave Congress the power to “lay and collect tax on incomes, from whatever sources derived, without ap…