Tax Savings Strategy 219 | Avoid the Luxury Car Tax Purchase a fuel-efficient car (maximum 7 litres per 100/km) as a higher threshold of $75,526 applies. Lease the vehicle instead of buying. Omit some extra features to reduce the purchase price below the LCT threshold. Does luxury tax apply toRead More →

Subtract the asset’s salvage value from its cost to determine the amount that can be depreciated. Divide this amount by the number of years in the asset’s useful lifespan. Divide by 12 to tell you the monthly depreciation for the asset. Where do you find depreciation and amortization? As statedRead More →

For tax purposes, annual depreciation expense lowers the ordinary income that a company or individual pays each year and reduces the adjusted cost basis of the asset. Can I use real estate depreciation offset ordinary income? If you qualify as a real estate professional, you can use real estate lossesRead More →