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Installment Sale Tax Trap

Richard Ong / November 26, 2017 /

Are you trying to sell investment or commercial real estate? If you use an installment sale to help sell real estate, you can benefit from tax deferral and possibly lower your overall tax bill. But ...

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Non-Cash Charitable Contributions

Richard Ong / November 19, 2017 /

Tax Deductions

As the holidays approach, you may decide to be extra generous this year by donating property to charity. As long as you observe the strict tax rules in this area, you may still be able to take ...

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Year-End Tax Tips for Individuals

Richard Ong / November 11, 2017 /

Tax Planning

Under the tax reform plan recently announced by the Trump administration, most itemized deductions would be eliminated, except those for charitable donations and mortgage interest....

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Year-End Business Tax Planning Moves

Richard Ong / November 06, 2017 /

Tax Planning

Some tax planning moves for small businesses are more common, like acquiring property that qualifies for the generous Section 179 expensing allowance. But other strategies may fly under the radar. ...

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When To Pay 2017 KS Income Tax Bill?

Richard Ong / November 02, 2017 /

Tax Deductions

As you are probably aware, especially if you live in Kansas and own your own business or are otherwise self-employed, many of us will facing a whopping Kansas income tax bill next April due to the ...

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Home Improvement Medical Deductions

Richard Ong / October 30, 2017 /

Tax Deductions

Are you planning to make substantial home improvements in the coming year? Normally, you can't deduct home improvement expenses on your personal tax return. However, you may be able to deduct the ...

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Deduct Property Easements for Charity

Richard Ong / October 23, 2017 /

Real Estate

Do you own real estate property far from the suburban sprawl? If you donate a part of the property as a "conservation easement" to a qualified charity you can realize a big tax deduction without ...

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Deducting Business Education Expenses

Richard Ong / October 17, 2017 /

Education Tax Benefits

Now that the kids are back in school, you may have the itch to return to the classroom yourself, perhaps to brush up on certain skills in your field or expand your horizons. Can you deduct the cost ...

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Time For A New Company Car?

Richard Ong / October 06, 2017 /

Tax Deductions

Now that 2018 models are in the showrooms, you may be shopping for a new car to purchase for your business. Be aware that if you are self-employed, you can use one of two methods; the actual expense ...

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Hardship Withdrawals From Retirement Plans

Richard Ong / September 29, 2017 /

Retirement Savings

Suppose you need to borrow money in a hurry and your only obvious option is a bank loan with sky-high interest — if you can even obtain one. Consider an unusual source: your 401(k) plan or IRA....

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