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How to Maximize Your QBI Deduction
September 25, 2020
One of the major provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that was enacted in 2018 (and runs through 2025) is the qualified business income deduction (QBI deduction). It is a special deduction claimed on the individual tax return… Read Now >>
How to Make Your HELOC Tax Deductible
September 16, 2020
When you have a healthy amount of equity in your home, a home equity line of credit (HELOC) can be a valuable financing tool. You can use that money to pay off higher-interest debts (car loans, credit cards, student loans,… Read Now >>
Investing in Racial Justice with Kathleen Boyd, Owners’ Equity Episode 11
September 10, 2020
Our very own Kathleen Boyd joins Matt Rinkey to discuss the serious topic of Investing in Racial Justice and the role the Financial Services Industry in this episode of Owners’ Equity. Here’s where you can find more of Illumination… Read Now >>
How Will the 2020 Election Affect the Stock Market?
September 9, 2020
2020 has been an turbulent year, to say the least, and it’s about to get a whole lot more dramatic with the presidential election less than a couple months away. Even with debates and campaign rallies being limited by COVID-19… Read Now >>
What is an Accredited Investor and What Are the Benefits of Becoming One?
September 3, 2020
An accredited investor is an individual or a business entity who is allowed to invest in ventures that are not registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. In a nutshell, an accredited investor is proven to have the means… Read Now >>
Taxes Going Up?
September 2, 2020
Taxes: The writing is on the wall for income and estate taxes to rise significantly — as soon as 2021. There is a 4 month window of opportunity to strategically plan to reduce and eliminate the wealth destroying burden… Read Now >>
Tactics to Utilize Suspended Passive Losses
August 26, 2020
Last week, we talked about passive losses and some of the basic things that real estate and business investors need to understand about them from a tax deduction perspective. In this article, we are going to focus on some wise… Read Now >>
What Are Passive Losses and What Can You Do About Them?
August 19, 2020
When you invest in rental properties or businesses where you aren’t actively involved, you have to understand the intricacies of passive losses. This is where the the tax laws can benefit you or hurt you, depending on how you handle… Read Now >>
A Closer Look at the Senate’s Proposed HEALS Act
August 7, 2020
The Senate Republicans recently released its proposed HEALS Act as its potential follow-up stimulus package to help businesses and individuals as coronavirus continues to wreak havoc nationwide. It’s hard to say for sure if it will pass, or how it… Read Now >>
Refinance Now? You Must Consider These Factors
July 30, 2020
Refinance opportunities remain with today’s low rates but it’s not one size fits all. You have to understand numerous factors to determine your true after-tax cost savings. Find out what’s going on in the mortgage market and what you need… Read Now >>
