Harry W. Laughlin III (Wis)
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Wis is a 2018 tax Super Lawyer and a former IRS tax attorney. For more than 35 years, he has ranked AV Preeminent 5/5 on Martindale.com.
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Category Archives: Real estate, investing
Real Estate, Investments May 2018
TAX REFORM Individual landlords and partners owning real estate should qualify for the new 20% deduction from Qualified Business Income. See the business article above. In the future I hope to have some examples for readers. Meanwhile Installment Sales and … Continue reading
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REAL ESTATE, INVESTMENTS WW2017_8
EASY AND EFFECTIVE TAX TIPS Avoid gain on older stocks. One of my new clients, Serena Stockholder, is a Federal Express employee and loves to buy Federal Express stock. As a result, she has stock that has been purchased over … Continue reading
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REAL ESTATE, INVESTMENTS WW2017_7
WHEN IS A DORMITORY A TAX SHELTER? Let’s say that your “child” is a sophomore in college and you are tired of paying rent for his apartment. What can you do? If the ave you considered buying a place for him to … Continue reading
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Tagged airbnb, tax planning, taxes
Don’t be afraid to sell your property. WW2017_1
Are you afraid to sell one of your properties because of the tax liability? Clients often come to me, worried about this problem. In some cases, they may be right to worry. Taxable gain equals selling price less “adjusted basis.” … Continue reading
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Airbnb – Save Taxes after Tax Reform
In this article, the author, Wis Laughlin, tells you how to pay the lowest legal taxes on your Airbnb rentals, particularly after 2017 Tax Reform. This article is based on a May 10, 2018, talk at Memphis Investors Group at … Continue reading
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Tagged airbnb, tax planning
Real Estate, Investments WW2016_9
How can you boost your after-tax return on your real estate and other investing? Normally, a taxpayer’s rental property losses are limited to $25,000 per year or less, but a landlord can deduct unlimited rental property losses by qualifying as … Continue reading
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How to sell real estate tax free 2016_7
Wouldn’t it be great to sell your investment property and replace it with a better piece of property, without having to pay taxes on the gain from the sale? Well you can. One way to do this is a “like … Continue reading
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Tagged tax free exchanges, tax returns
Your Tax, Estate and Business Resource!
If you have these concerns, I care Are you paying high taxes without knowing why? Understand & pay less. Is your family afraid of what will happen if you die? Plan your estate! As a 2017-2018 Super Lawyer, I can help you … Continue reading
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The tax and estate laws are complex. Knowledge is the key to mastery. Ask Wis Laughlin to speak to your group. So-called “Tax Reform,” has made the law more confusing than ever! Wis is a tax and estate expert and a … Continue reading
WW 2015_12 Estates
My goal in helping you plan your estate is “ease and effectiveness” and that is why I favor the Revocable Living Trust as the primary document in an estate plan. It is the most flexible way to deal with unexpected … Continue reading
