George Saenz Archive

Deduct Storage Fees For a Motor Home?

Published February 15, 2011

The IRS is generous when it comes to vacation and second homes, to a point.

Sales Tax Deduction Alive And Well

Published January 11, 2011

Count disability income when you determine your income for the IRS's sales tax calculator.

Pay Tax Twice for Foreign Rental Property?

Published December 17, 2010

The U.S. maintains treaties with foreign countries to prevent double taxation on the same income.

Capital Gains on Sale of Money Pit

Published December 14, 2010

The insurance settlement for the sinkhole and subsequent sale are treated as the sale of your home.

Overcoming The Marriage Penalty at Tax Time

Published December 09, 2010

High-earning married couples pay higher taxes, but the penalty is offset by the economies of marriage.

Capital Gain Exclusion Applies to Foreign Home

Published December 08, 2010

U.S. citizens living abroad pay tax on income and gains, though foreign home gain may be excluded.

Workers' Comp From Agency Not Taxed

Published December 02, 2010

The general rule is that workers' compensation benefits are tax-exempt to the recipient.

Is HELOC From Rental Home Deductible?

Can Ex-Girlfriend Write Off Former Home?

Pay Method Shaky for S Corp Officer