Yet again, a taxpayer loses for not properly and contemporaneously documenting his intentions. Here is another lesson on the importance of properly documenting loans (i.e. don’t just “book” as loans but have written loan documents contemporaneous with the advance). Mr. Burke made a number of advances to a business operated by his friend. Although the…
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The IRS published an Information Release on February 21, 2018 clarifying that certain home loan mortgage interest deductions many thought were lost under the new tax act may still be deductible. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“TCJA”), which was enacted on December 22, 2017, suspends from 2018 until 2026, any deduction for…
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The Trump era brings about changes to the world of tax law and many planning opportunities. But with it, many unintended consequences may require people to review their current plans. In doing so, people might find that there are opportunities which could significantly lower their tax bills. On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and…
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