As you write out another check to make your monthly mortgage payment or for your child’s college tuition, you may not be feeling particularly flush. In fact, you may be feeling decidedly cash strapped. However, it is possible that you may be better off financially than you realize. For starters, if you own a home, you have an asset that has the potential to increase in value and has historically… Read More
Losing tax-exempt status (IRC section 501(c)(3))
Organizations recognized as exempt from federal income tax under this section of the Internal Revenue Code include private foundations, churches, schools, hospitals, and many other types of public charities. A 501(c)(3) organization can lose tax exempt status if the organization engaged to involve in following actives. 1. Private Benefit/Inurement Private benefit: 501(c)(3) organization’s activities should be involved in satisfying the purpose of tax-exempt organizations. Its activities should not serve the… Read More
Claim eligible education credit or refund in your tax return
Do you have children attending a college, post-graduate or vocational school? You may qualify for one of two education credits. Who can claim an education credit? There are additional rules for each credit, but you must meet all three of the following for both: What kinds of credits are available? • The maximum American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) is $2,500 per student. • The maximum Lifetime Learning Credit (LLC) is $2,000 per… Read More
Rental property owners with rental loss – tax guidelines
The passive loss rules do not allow deducting rental real estate losses against other active incomes. But there are certain exceptions and limitations. For more detail consultation, please contact our office, www.PJooCPA.com
Setting up a non-profit organization
What is tax exempt purpose? The exempt purposes set forth in Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) are charitable, religious, educational, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition, and the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. The term charitable is used in its generally accepted legal sense and includes relief of the poor, the distressed, or the underprivileged; advancement of religion; advancement of education or science; erection… Read More
FAQ Regarding FBAR
What is the FBAR? FBAR is the acronym of Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts, otherwise know as ‘FBAR’. The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) gave the Department of the Treasury authority to collect information from U. S. persons who have financial interests in or signature or other authority over financial accounts maintained with financial institutions located outside the United States. This provision of the BSA requires that U.S. persons… Read More