You can still defer taxable income in a like-kind exchange when there is a delay in receiving the replacement property. By carefully timing the transactions to meet the like-kind exchange requirements, you may be able to defer taxes on all or part of the realized gain from the exchanged property. In some cases, a [...]
If you're planning to move to a new home but are having trouble selling your current one, renting out your current residence until the market improves could be a viable option. While you're likely aware of the economic risks and benefits, it's also important to understand the potential tax implications of renting out your [...]
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) can help offset some of the ever-escalating costs of healthcare. For those who qualify, HSAs provide a tax-advantaged way to save funds for future medical expenses. Here are the key tax benefits: Contributions to an HSA are tax-deductible, subject to certain limits. Contributions made by your employer are not taxable [...]
The question of whether a vehicle can be deducted in a trade or business often arises. There are specific limitations that can make the depreciation of a car or SUV take longer compared to other business assets. Firstly, you have the option of either taking the standard business mileage deduction or actual expenses. If [...]
The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) will start accepting applications for the Missouri Beginning Farmer Tax Deduction Program on August 1, 2024. Deductions for Farm Sales to beginning farmers: Farm owners can qualify for a deduction on their Missouri adjusted gross income based on income from selling or renting/leasing farmland to [...]
