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DiSabatino CPA Blog

A blog by Michael DiSabatino CPA with topics on Tax Savings, Business, Management and more...

Mike's weekly post usually concentrated on tax saving strategies.

Tax-Free Rental Income

Most income you receive is taxable income that is reported to you and to the Federal/State tax authorities. However, there are a few income-producing events that the IRS has said are not taxable. One of them is renting out your home or vacation property.

The rule: If you receive rental income for less than 15 days per year, that income is generally not taxable income.

Added benefit: In addition to tax-free rental income, you may still deduct your mortgage interest expense and property taxes as itemized deductions. Neither of these tax benefits is reduced with the income from up to two weeks of rental activity.

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DiSabatino CPA Receives 2013 Best of Camarillo Award

Camarillo Award Program Honors the Achievement

CAMARILLO April 15, 2013 -- DiSabatino CPA has been selected for the 2013 Best of Camarillo Award in the Certified Public Accountants category by the Camarillo Award Program.

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Using Losers to Make Winners

Understanding the rules surrounding investment losses can really help minimize your tax obligation each year. This is because investment gains and income can be subject to a variety of federal tax rates as high as 39.6%. This and a newly minted tax law in 2013 that could add a 3.8% Medicare investment tax surcharge make planning around when to take investment losses an important tax planning subject.

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Travel Expenses in Pursuit of a Trade or Business

There is a fine line between taking all of the travel and expense deductions you are entitled to without triggering an IRS audit.

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Certainty in Federal Student Loan Rates

In a recent announcement, Congress has passed a bill that will take much of the politics out of establishing student loan rates….at least for now.

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