Azeez K.
100 Unit Property Under Contract - Seeking Input from Fellow Investors
23 May 2016 | 33 replies
Not saying that you got a bad deal just I would do a lease audit and walk every unit.Good luck and many happy returns.Nicolas Paez
Jordan Williamson
Can my IRA lend money to my business partner for OUR real estate deals?
1 July 2015 | 9 replies
@Douglas Dowell A quid-pro-quo lending arrangement such as you suggest would also be a prohibited transaction if the IRS were to see that - which if they audited either individual they most likely would.It is best when working with IRA funds to avoid any situation where you are thinking "it sure would be nice if I could use IRA funds for this deal I'm involved in".
Jane Hankins
Calculating depreciation without a breakout for land vs bldg/impr
25 October 2021 | 7 replies
That's not a real method and won't hold in audit.
Steve Sonneson
Laws regarding renting out bedrooms of your home
14 October 2021 | 12 replies
The administration is also looking to double the size of the IRS and increase audit frequency.
Brendon K.
How do people hire help legally when they're starting out? (US)
14 October 2021 | 3 replies
The Department of Labor audited me to ensure I was didn't make that same mistake twice.
Steve Neuman
Checking/Credit Card Recommendations?
19 October 2021 | 6 replies
Mingling charges can cause tax issues if audited and can pierce the protection of the LLC.
Annie Irizari
Mobile home value /Real Estate Contract /LOI opportunity
28 October 2021 | 0 replies
No financial record paydown since there was no escrow company to manage all payments appropriately, which will have to be audited.
Samantha Gooch
CPA vs EA in San Antonio
31 October 2021 | 4 replies
@Samantha GoochBelow are some of the main differences between a CPA and EACPA1) Require completion of a college degree with certain classes in accounting, tax, audit, etc2) Require passing 4 exams on Audit, Tax, Law, Business3) Required continued education4) Can practice in Tax, Assurance or Advisory5) Eligible to represent you infront of the IRSEA1) passing 3 exams dedicated to tax2) Required continue education3) practice in Tax4) Eligible to represent you infront of the IRSThe CPA designation is more prestigious because it is much more difficult to obtain.The Tax portion of the CPA exam is more difficult than the 3 EA exams.The other item is that a college degree is not required(Just that you are atleast 18 years of age).With that said, you can have good CPA or bad CPA's.You can have good EA's and bad EA's.Also, please be careful on this webforum, there are many 'tax professionals' that are neither a CPA or an EA.Best of luck
Herndon Davis
13 Rules to Vetting Private Money Lenders!!
29 October 2021 | 0 replies
Once you've been burned by one you will vet the rest as if their auditioning for an entry level position at the CIA.
Lisa Marie
Home office reimbursement for LLC members (taxed as partnership)
1 November 2021 | 4 replies
If you get audited and you claim x% of your home, you have to prove it.