I bought a home in 1996 for $130,000. I lived in the house as my primary residence until October 2012. For the past 4 years, I rented a room, but the home was still my primary residence during this time. Beginning December 2012, I moved out and rented the entire home. What is the latest date that I can sell the home and still claim the $250,000 exclusion?
May 6th, 2024
I need to find out if my deceased husband, who passed away on 12-16-12, paid quarterly taxes during 2012, as he did in previous years. We filed joint tax returns since 1995. His estate is currently in probate, and we need this information for the 2012 tax return, which will be part of finalizing his estate. How can I obtain this information?
July 6th, 2023
I am looking to purchase two real estate investment properties that I plan to rent out. I will have expenses such as travel, rehab and maintenance costs, and purchasing appliances. I have considered an LLC but the loan program does not allow me to sign these properties to an LLC. What write-off options should I track for upcoming tax filings, and what am I justified in writing off? Are there any tax credits I should expect for my first two mortgages?
October 10th, 2023
How can I print a copy of my 2004 Federal Tax Return to verify the dates of my employment with the IRS as a full-time employee for federal retirement?
April 29th, 2024
I own a house with my husband that has a mortgage and another house with my mother that is paid for in full. Is there anything I can deduct on my taxes for the house with my mother, and how are these deductions reflected on my tax return?
August 2nd, 2024
I live in Houston and am billed daily for tolls on the tollway. I have an account with the Toll Road and they bill me $40 a month. I don't keep track of whether I'm driving to work or not, and for a good part of the year, I was unemployed and driving to and from interviews. Can I deduct the $40 a month? Or do I need a detailed log of every toll?
October 27th, 2024