Proposition 19 was approved by California voters on November 3, 2020, and was enacted in April 2021. This proposition was designed to provide protection of primary residences for seniors, severely disabled, families, and victims of wildfire or natural disasters. This proposition includes two provisions for property tax reappraisal exclusions:
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Crypto prices are notoriously volatile. In considering such variability, clients wonder about the tax implications of their cryptocurrency holdings. This article will provide you with a high-level overview, as well as some potential tax benefits, of trading cryptocurrencies in a bear market.
In 2023, we saw one of the highest rates of corporate bankruptcy filings in over a decade. Fortunately, investors wishing to soften the blow of lost investments may be entitled to tax write offs. However, the IRS tends to scrutinize tax write offs carefully. It is important to consider if the investment is completely worthless and when the investment became worthless. We can help you determine whether and when to claim the losses on your tax returns.
Patrick has over a decade of experience in collaborating with clients and advisors to provide exceptional tax consulting, planning, and compliance services. His book of business includes high net-worth individuals, partnerships, trusts, private foundations, and closely held businesses. Patrick’s individual clients are entrepreneurs, private equity and venture capital partners, multi-generational families, and corporate executives.
2023 has been an interesting year of extended Federal and California deadlines due to the California storms of late 2022. Unless we experience other unusual weather conditions, we do not expect the taxing authorities to extend deadlines in 2024. With the close of the year upon us, it’s a great time to finalize year-end tax optimization strategies to ensure timely filing next year. Please find some of our favorite savings opportunities to consider below.