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Joseph Bray: Giving clients a voice

Posted on June 5, 2013February 19, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Criminal Tax Law, Real Estate Law, Tax: Audits, Litigation & Collection,

Born and raised in San Francisco by an East Coast conservative father and West Coast liberal mother, Joseph Bray grew up in a divided household, one where heated political and legal debates were commonplace at the dinner table. By the time Bray was a high school sophomore, years of robust...

U.S. Tax Effects of Treaties in the Context of Foreign Investment in the U.S.

Posted on September 6, 2012February 19, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP International Taxation, Real Estate Law,

Introduction Foreign investors in the U.S. tend to have the same goals as their U.S. counterparts. Like U.S. taxpayers, foreign investors seek to minimize their income tax liabilities associated with their U.S. real estate and business investments. However, foreign investor’s objectives are clouded by the fact that they are not...

UNLIMITED LOSS DEDUCTIONS FOR REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS

Posted on November 23, 2010February 21, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Real Estate Law,

Owning rental property may yield large financial gains in healthy markets. Recently, however, fluctuations in the real estate and housing markets have produced conditions which can lead to great financial losses. Because owning real estate is considered a “passive activity” by the tax code, there are certain restrictions and limitations...

Partnering For Profit

Posted on September 1, 2010June 11, 2018 by Moskowitz LLP Real Estate Law, Business Law,

SPECIAL 3-HOUR EVENT September 24 & 25 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Pacific Time Register Now Experts Teach How Partnering Could Be A Solution To Your Biggest Problem What's your biggest challenge as a real estate investor? Can you afford to keep your current properties? Do you want to take advantage of...

Before You Walk Away

Posted on June 1, 2010June 11, 2018 by Moskowitz LLP Real Estate Law, State & Local Taxation,

Steve will be taking part in an Educational Seminar designed for California Homeowners struggling with their mortgages. Please find the below information. What Every California Homeowner Must Know About Strategic Defaults Dates: Thursday, June 10, Noon (CA time)-1:00 p.m. Friday, June 11, Noon (CA time)-1:00 p.m. Monday, June 14, Noon...

The Nuts And Bolts Of A 1031 Exchange

Posted on January 2, 2010December 19, 2018 by Moskowitz LLP Real Estate Law, Tax Planning & Compliance,

If done properly, individuals should never pay income taxes on the sale of a property if they intend to reinvest the proceeds of a sale of property in a similar or like-kind property. The advantage of a like-kind or Section 1031 Exchange is the ability of a taxpayer to sell...

TAX BENEFITS: UTILIZING A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY IN A REAL ESTATE VENTURE.

Posted on February 6, 2009June 12, 2018 by Moskowitz LLP Real Estate Law, Business Law, Tax Planning & Compliance,

Date Published: Feb 09 San Francisco Business Times A limited liability company (LLC) combines certain advantages of corporations and partnerships. Like a corporation, an LLC and its members may enjoy asset protection benefits and personal liability protection from its creditors. For taxation purposes, the IRS classifies an LLC as a...

How to deduct unlimited real estate losses against other income while avoiding the pitfalls of tax laws.

Posted on December 1, 2008June 6, 2022 by Moskowitz LLP Real Estate Law, Tax: Audits, Litigation & Collection,

Much of this post was originally posted in the San Francisco Business Times in December 2008 Qualifying and claiming the Real Estate Professional Tax Status allows passive losses to be deductible against ordinary income on tax returns without limits, dramatically lowering tax bills. Moskowitz LLP is a one-stop shop for...

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