The New Home Mortgage Interest Deduction

a toy house with some keys next to it resting on a few 100 dollar bills

The new law first imposes a lower dollar limit on mortgages qualifying for the home mortgage interest deduction. Beginning in 2018, taxpayers may only deduct interest on $750,000 of new qualified residence loans ($375,000 for a married taxpayer filing separately), and the limits apply to the combined amount of all mortgage loans. Moreover, the extra $100,000 of home equity interest is gone entirely. 

5 Steps to Get Out of Debt and STAY Out of Debt

5 steps to get out of debt and stey out of it

Go into debt. That’s right…but “Good debt”. I want you to use good debt to buy rental real estate, start or expand your business, and build additional cash flow. You may even enter into debt for a modest home if you are renting. Many consider a modest auto loan or home loan profitable debt, IF it helps you make money by driving to a job and NOT paying rent to someone else.

What is a COPE for Asset Protection?

whas is a cope for asset protection?

A Charging Order Protection Entity (COPE) is a unique type of entity that can provide additional protection for the assets it holds from the owner’s personal liabilities. It is far more advanced and complex than the average LLC.

Maintaining Your S-Corporation

maintaining your s-corporation

I wish that it was as easy as just filing a form with the State and you have magical tax savings and bullet-proof asset protection, but that’s simply not the case. Here are 7 must do steps to protect your S-Corp.

Ways to Succeed at Tackling Student Debt

ways to succeed at tackling student debt

Student loans cause a great deal of stress in the lives of many Americans. From keeping track of payment deadlines or living in constant fear of not being able to make their next payment, the whole process can be overwhelming. The bottom line is even if you are making payments and chipping away at your […]

Practical Checkbook Procedures for your Business to Succeed

practical checkbook procedures for your business to succeed

As we have been working through tax returns for clients this tax season, it’s alarming to see how many clients aren’t maintaining their checkbook properly, or not even having a separate checkbook at all for each of the companies they own and operate.

When to Use a Benefit Corporation

when to use a benefit corporation

A Benefit Corporation will need to exemplify various practices and policies that show you are more concerned about benefiting the public through social or environmental causes than simply making profit.