Important Notes about Passthrough Entity Tax

Important Notes about Passthrough Entity Tax

Since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) passed in 2017, taxpayers can only claim the state and local tax deduction on their Federal personal tax filings to a maximum deduction of $10,000. The passthrough entity tax may allow certain taxpayers to offset more of their income with a state tax deduction for Federal tax purposes.

What is Proposition 19?

What is Proposition 19?

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:

The Realize Offices are Moving!

The Realize Offices are Moving!

Effective May 1, 2024, our new mailing address will be:

Realize CPA, LLP
220 Jackson Street, Floor 2
San Francisco, California 94111

Cryptocurrency, Tax, and You

Cryptocurrency, Tax, and You

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.

“Worthless” Securities May Not Be Worthless Afterall

“Worthless” Securities May Not Be Worthless Afterall

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.