Tag: IRS

Understanding the Home Office Tax Deduction

If you run your business from home, you should know the IRS rules for claiming the home office tax deduction. Taking the deduction is a great way to save on your taxes, but you must follow these qualifying rules to avoid an audit. Who qualifies for a tax deduction? If you are a W-2 employee… Read more »

Real Estate Investing in a Self-Directed IRA

Most individual retirement accounts (IRAs) invest in traditional securities: stocks, bonds and mutual funds. If you are looking to diversify your investments, however, you may be interested in a lesser-known retirement account known as a self-directed IRA. This account allows you to hold investments other IRAs don’t, such as real estate. Here’s how investing in… Read more »