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The Best Gift You Can Give is a Step-Up In Basis
-Sunil Sethi, CPA RETIRED a Step-Up in Basis can reduce Gain on Sale or may increase your depreciation deduction If you are married and...
Sunil Sethi
Jun 122 min read


How to Save Taxes on Your Real Estate Investments with a 1031 Exchange
A 1031 Exchange can delay the Recognition of Gain on the Sale of an Investment Property If you are a real estate investor, you probably...
Sunil Sethi
Feb 22, 20243 min read


Our Estate is Less than the Current Lifetime Exclusion, why file an Estate Tax Return?
Even if your Estate is Less than the Current Lifetime Exclusion, you may benefit from filing an Estate Tax Return (Form 706) when your...
Sunil Sethi
Nov 26, 20234 min read


Unique Ways to Buy Out a Spouse Interest in Real Estate
By Sunil Sethi, CPA (RETIRED) Buying out a spouse's interest in real estate is a complex process that can be emotionally and financially...
Sunil Sethi
Nov 2, 20233 min read


I just inherited my parent’s home. How much will I pay in taxes?
By Sunil Sethi, Broker, CPA (RETIRED) One question we frequently encounter is, "What will be the gain from selling my parent’s home?"...
Sunil Sethi
Oct 26, 20233 min read


Sellers Do You Know that Installment Sale Offers Tax Advantages?
Installment sales may become more popular as interest rates rise and sellers look for creative ways to move property and Installment Sale...
Sunil Sethi
Oct 7, 20233 min read


Consider an Interest Rate Buy Down
I was curious to understand the math on what the benefit to a seller would be in paying down the interest rate on a buyer's mortgage....
Sunil Sethi
Oct 6, 20232 min read


2nd Installment of Alameda County Property Taxes Due
THE SECOND INSTALLMENT OF THE 2022-2023 SECURED PROPERTY TAX BILL WILL BECOME DELINQUENT AFTER 5:00 PM ON MONDAY, APRIL 10, 2023. A 10%...
Sunil Sethi
Apr 3, 20231 min read
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