July 2012
False internet rumors about “real estate transaction tax” worry taxpayers
Tue, 07/31/2012 - 11:04 | by Brent A. Hoffman CPAFrom "JournalofAccountancy.com"
By Jack Hagel and Alistair M. Nevius, J.D.
July 30, 2012
The National Association of Realtors has some tax advice for users of the internet: Don’t believe everything you read.
There has been a recent flare-up of chain emails purporting that, come Jan. 1, all real estate transactions will be subject to a 3.8% federal sales tax. The problem: That’s not true.
“This is grossly inaccurate,” said Stephanie Singer, a spokeswoman for the Washington-based Realtors association. “It’s not a sales tax on all properties.”
Job Search Expenses Can be Tax Deductible
Wed, 07/18/2012 - 11:18 | by Bob Parks CPASummertime is the season that often leads to major life decisions, such as buying a home, moving or a job change. If you are looking for a new job that is in the same line of work, you may be able to deduct some of your job hunting expenses on your federal income tax return.
Here are seven things the IRS wants you to know about deducting costs related to your job search:
1. To qualify for a deduction, your expenses must be spent on a job search in your current occupation. You may not deduct expenses you incur while looking for a job in a new occupation.
