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<title>RealTaxTips / Top Tax Tips</title>
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<description>Pligg Web 2.0 Content Management System  votes</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Lowering Property Tax]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Lowering_Property_Tax</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Lowering_Property_Tax</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
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<category>16 Taxes</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Lowering_Property_Tax</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The website www.lowtaxrate.com is a free resource for investors to understand their property tax, tax assessment and offers options to lower their...<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Cost Segregation for Commercial Properties]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Cost_Segregation_for_Commercial_Properties</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Cost_Segregation_for_Commercial_Properties</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Depreciation</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Cost_Segregation_for_Commercial_Properties</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Cost segregation can add thousands to your bottom line.  Stop overpaying taxes and take the depreciation deductions you are entitled to take.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GO Zone Bonus Depreciation]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=GO_Zone_Bonus_Depreciation</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=GO_Zone_Bonus_Depreciation</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Depreciation</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=GO_Zone_Bonus_Depreciation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Gulf Opportunity Zone Act established a 50% bonus depreciation allowance as a tax incentive to rebuild the economies devastated by hurricanes Kat<br/><br/>12 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Auto Expenses You Can Actually Deduct]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Auto_Expenses_You_Can_Actually_Deduct</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Auto_Expenses_You_Can_Actually_Deduct</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
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<category>&amp;nbsp;6 Auto and Travel</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Auto_Expenses_You_Can_Actually_Deduct</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Using the actual expense method instead of standard mileage might be more beneficial if your vehicle incurred a lot of expenses during the year.<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Material Participation Results with Non-Passive Treatment]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Material_Participation_Results_with_Non-Passive_Treatment</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Material_Participation_Results_with_Non-Passive_Treatment</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>23 Deductible Rental Loss</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Material_Participation_Results_with_Non-Passive_Treatment</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Material participation in a passive activity (like owning rental property) results in non-passive treatment of the income. Rental owners can only...<br/><br/>17 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Repairs due to Vandalism can be Expensed Immediately]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Repairs_due_to_Vandalism_can_be_Expensed_Immediately</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Repairs_due_to_Vandalism_can_be_Expensed_Immediately</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>14 Repairs</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Repairs_due_to_Vandalism_can_be_Expensed_Immediately</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If rental property is damaged by vandalism, the cost of repairing the property to its previous condition is immediately deductible instead of...<br/><br/>10 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[$25K Rental Loss Limitation]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=25K_Rental_Loss_Limitation</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=25K_Rental_Loss_Limitation</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>23 Deductible Rental Loss</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=25K_Rental_Loss_Limitation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Up to $25,000 of rental losses can be deducted on your tax return if your adjusted gross income is less than $100,000. When your income exceeds...<br/><br/>9 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Which Gifts are a Deductible Expense]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Which_Gifts_are_a_Deductible_Expense</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Which_Gifts_are_a_Deductible_Expense</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>18 Other Expenses</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Which_Gifts_are_a_Deductible_Expense</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If you give gifts in the course of your business, you can deduct all or part of the cost, but you cannot deduct more than $25 for each business...<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Other Interest from Rental Activity is Deductible]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Other_Interest_from_Rental_Activity_is_Deductible</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Other_Interest_from_Rental_Activity_is_Deductible</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
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<category>13 Other Interest</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Other_Interest_from_Rental_Activity_is_Deductible</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Deduct any other interest expense incurred from your rental property for which you did not receive a Form 1098 (interest paid to financial...<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Utilities used in Rental Activity are Deductible]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Utilities_used_in_Rental_Activity_are_Deductible</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Utilities_used_in_Rental_Activity_are_Deductible</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>17 Utilities</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Utilities_used_in_Rental_Activity_are_Deductible</guid>
<description><![CDATA[You are allowed to deduct the cost of utilities used in rental activity if they are ordinary and necessary. For example, a mobile phone used solely...<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Eliminate The Risk]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Eliminate_The_Risk</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Eliminate_The_Risk</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Installment Sales</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Eliminate_The_Risk</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Installment Sale strategy is terrific to defer your gains. You can eliminate the risk that comes with a 3rd party buyer.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Tax Deferred Selling WITHOUT Purchasing Replacement Property]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Tax_Deferred_Selling_WITHOUT_Purchasing_Replacement_Property</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Tax_Deferred_Selling_WITHOUT_Purchasing_Replacement_Property</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>1031 Exchanges</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Tax_Deferred_Selling_WITHOUT_Purchasing_Replacement_Property</guid>
<description><![CDATA[When a 1031 exchange is no longer desirable or, if yours is in danger of failing, there is another way out.<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Repair Materials VS Improvement Supplies]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Repair_Materials_VS_Improvement_Supplies</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Repair_Materials_VS_Improvement_Supplies</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>15 Supplies</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Repair_Materials_VS_Improvement_Supplies</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Supplies VS Materials and Improvements VS Repairs. Repair Materials are supposed to be depreciated, and Improvement Supplies are expensed... I think.<br/><br/>36 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Improvements VS. Repairs]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Improvements_VS-_Repairs</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Improvements_VS-_Repairs</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>14 Repairs</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Improvements_VS-_Repairs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Repairs generally &quot;fix&quot; the property back to normal, and are therefore deductible as an expense. Extensive repairs beyond &quot;fixing&quot; are considered<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Calculating Gain on Sale of Rental Property]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Calculating_Gain_on_Sale_of_Rental_Property</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Calculating_Gain_on_Sale_of_Rental_Property</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Property Sales</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Calculating_Gain_on_Sale_of_Rental_Property</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Calculate gain or loss on a sale of rental property by accounting for improvements and selling costs. It will result in saving thousands of tax dolla<br/><br/>10 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Mortgage Interest is Deductible]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Mortgage_Interest_is_Deductible</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Mortgage_Interest_is_Deductible</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>12 Mortgage Interest</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Mortgage_Interest_is_Deductible</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Interest is deductible on all mortgage loans used to acquire, construct or improve real estate. You are allowed to deduct all mortgage interest...<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Move out for 2 Years to Take a Loss]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Move_out_for_2_Years_to_Take_a_Loss</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Move_out_for_2_Years_to_Take_a_Loss</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Property Sales</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Move_out_for_2_Years_to_Take_a_Loss</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If you are going to be taking a loss on the sale of your primary home, consider moving out and renting out the property before selling it to be...<br/><br/>41 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Deductible Legal and Professional Fees]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Deductible_Legal_and_Professional_Fees</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Deductible_Legal_and_Professional_Fees</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>10 Legal &amp; Professional Fees</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Deductible_Legal_and_Professional_Fees</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Legal and professional fees related to your rental property can be deducted as a business expense. Common deductions include fees related to tax...<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Commissions are Deductible]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Commissions_are_Deductible</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Commissions_are_Deductible</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>&amp;nbsp;8 Commissions</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Commissions_are_Deductible</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Rental agencies and property managers usually charge commissions for collecting rent, making repairs, and managing tenants, so you are allowed to…<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Look For Properties While On Vacation]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Look_For_Properties_While_On_Vacation</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Look_For_Properties_While_On_Vacation</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>&amp;nbsp;6 Auto and Travel</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Look_For_Properties_While_On_Vacation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If you want to go on vacation, consider making it a business trip. If your main purpose of travel is to look for new property, and you spend over...<br/><br/>41 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Standard Mileage Rate May Actually be Better]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Standard_Mileage_Rate_May_Actually_be_Better</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Standard_Mileage_Rate_May_Actually_be_Better</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>&amp;nbsp;6 Auto and Travel</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Standard_Mileage_Rate_May_Actually_be_Better</guid>
<description><![CDATA[It may be better to deduct vehicle costs using the standard mileage rate instead of using actual vehicle expenses, especially if you used your...<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Cutting Short the 2-Year Rule]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Cutting_Short_the_2-Year_Rule</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Cutting_Short_the_2-Year_Rule</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Property Sales</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Cutting_Short_the_2-Year_Rule</guid>
<description><![CDATA[There are ways to get around the 2 Year Rule, which allows $250k ($500k if MFJ) to be excluded from gain on the sale of your primary home if you...<br/><br/>13 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Personal Residence + 1031 Exchange]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Personal_Residence__1031_Exchange</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Personal_Residence__1031_Exchange</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>1031 Exchanges</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Personal_Residence__1031_Exchange</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If you sell a property that was once your primary residence, the sale may qualify for a 1031 exchange and the $250k exclusion ($500k if married)...<br/><br/>10 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Chattel Your Way  to Less Taxes]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Chattel_Your_Way__to_Less_Taxes</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Chattel_Your_Way__to_Less_Taxes</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Depreciation</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Chattel_Your_Way__to_Less_Taxes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Use accelerated depreciation to pay less taxes.  Beware, though, of the pitfalls of not using a professional to prepare your reports.<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Defer Taxes Forever]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Defer_Taxes_Forever</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Defer_Taxes_Forever</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>1031 Exchanges</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Defer_Taxes_Forever</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Deferred taxes can be put off forever if you continue to exchange your properties. When you get down to your final property, just don't sell it…<br/><br/>16 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Use Depreciation to Lower Income]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Use_Depreciation_to_Lower_Income</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Use_Depreciation_to_Lower_Income</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Depreciation</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Use_Depreciation_to_Lower_Income</guid>
<description><![CDATA[You can't immediately write-off the purchase cost of investment property, so you must depreciate the acquisition cost over the life of the property.<br/><br/>16 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Equipment Rentals]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Equipment_Rentals</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Equipment_Rentals</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>18 Other Expenses</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Equipment_Rentals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Deduct the cost of equipment rentals used for your rental property. Common equipment rentals include steam cleaners, power washers, landscaping...<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sales Taxes]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Sales_Taxes</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Sales_Taxes</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>16 Taxes</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Sales_Taxes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Sales tax paid on supplies or services related to your rental activity are deductible when paid. Sales tax paid on long-life assets like appliances...<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Supplies VS. Materials]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Supplies_VS-_Materials</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Supplies_VS-_Materials</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>15 Supplies</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Supplies_VS-_Materials</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Cleaning and repair supplies are fully deductible, and materials are sometimes deductible too. Supplies are used in maintenance or to complete...<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Pay your Kids, Open IRA]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Pay_your_Kids_Open_IRA</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Pay_your_Kids_Open_IRA</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Other Tips</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Pay_your_Kids_Open_IRA</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Pay your kids to do work on your properties and put the money in IRA accounts for them. This is especially a good idea if you've already maxed out…<br/><br/>15 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Home Office Expense]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Home_Office_Expense</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Home_Office_Expense</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Other Tips</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Home_Office_Expense</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Expenses for your home office or workshop used to manage your rental property are considered deductible expenses only if you used a portion of your...<br/><br/>13 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Points Paid by the Buyer]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Points_Paid_by_the_Buyer</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Points_Paid_by_the_Buyer</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>12 Mortgage Interest</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Points_Paid_by_the_Buyer</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If the buyer paid points, they are generally not deductible in the year they are paid. Instead they must be deducted over the life of the loan...<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hire Family Members to Manage Your Properties]]></title>
<link>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Hire_Family_Members_to_Manage_Your_Properties</link>
<comments>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Hire_Family_Members_to_Manage_Your_Properties</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
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<category>11 Management Fees</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Property management fees are fully deductible, and you can't pay yourself, so consider hiring someone that you don't mind paying, like family...<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Making Health Insurance a Rental Expense]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
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<category>&amp;nbsp;9 Insurance</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Costs to insure rental property are deductible, so depending on how your rental business is structured, you may be able to cover life and medical...<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Common Cleaning and Maintenance Expenses]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
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<category>&amp;nbsp;7 Cleaning and Maintenance</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Deduct expenses that keep your property in good working condition, like lawn maintenance, carpet cleaning, and cleaning up after evictions…<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Deduct Ordinary and Necessary Advertising Expenses]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
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<category>&amp;nbsp;5 Advertising</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Deduct_Ordinary_and_Necessary_Advertising_Expenses</guid>
<description><![CDATA[You can deduct any advertising expenses that are considered &quot;ordinary and necessary&quot; for your rental activity. Common landlord expenses include...<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sell Property to Yourself]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
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<category>Property Sales</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Sell_Property_to_Yourself</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Selling property to your S-Corporation may be beneficial in some specific situations, like if you are trying to meet requirements for the two year…<br/><br/>52 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Exchange into a TIC]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
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<category>1031 Exchanges</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Exchange_into_a_TIC</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Tenant-In-Common investments make money without all the hassles of residential rentals, so many burned-out landlords are now seeking the benefits...<br/><br/>11 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Loan Costs need to be Amortized]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
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<category>Depreciation</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Loan_Costs_need_to_be_Amortized</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Loan costs don't add value to property and must be deducted yearly over the life of the loan. Unamortized points get deducted when you refinance...<br/><br/>10 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hire Family Members]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
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<category>18 Other Expenses</category>
<guid>http://realtaxtips.trexglobal.com/story.php?title=Hire_Family_Members</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Hire family to do your work for you so you can write off the cost of labor, since you can't deduct the cost of your own labor. It will definitely...<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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