Sale of Business Property

Depreciable Real Property - Section 1250 - Form 4797

Asked Tuesday, June 26, 2012 by an anonymous user

CPA Answer:

Generally, depreciable Real Property sold at a gain is considered either Section 1231 if depreciated post 1987or Section 1250 property if depreciated pre 1987 and reported on Form 4797
Bonus depreciation taken in years 2008 through the present year must be picked up as ordinary income
Gain attributable to depreciation pre 1987 is subject to recapture as ordinary income unless straight line method was used..
Gain on the disposition of Section 1250 property is treated as ordinary income to the extent of additional depreciation allowed or allowable on the property.
Depreciable Residential Rental Property sold at a loss is considered Section 1250 property reported on Form 4797 Part 1 if long term, and 4797 part 2 if short term.
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Sale of Business Property

Like kind exchange - Partnership Interest Does Not Qualify

Asked Tuesday, June 26, 2012 by an anonymous user

CPA Answer:

Exchanges of partnership interests do not qualify as nontaxable exchanges of like-kind property. This applies regardless of whether they are general or limited partnership interests.
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Sale of Business Property

Selling expenses on sale of property

Asked Tuesday, June 26, 2012 by an anonymous user

CPA Answer:

Selling expenses should be added to the cost amount and subtracted from the gross proceeds sales amount on IRS Schedule D or Form 4797.
This will help insure that the gross proceeds figure agrees with the 1099 slip that the IRS will receive.
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Health Savings Accounts

Can I have a HSA and a IRA?

Asked Friday, June 22, 2012 by an anonymous user

CPA Answer:

Yes, having an HSA in no way restricts your ability to have an IRA.
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Health Savings Accounts

Exceptions to Penalty for Non-Medical withdrawals

Asked Friday, June 22, 2012 by an anonymous user

CPA Answer:

This tax penalty does not apply if the withdrawal is made after the date and you attain age 65 or become totally and permanently disabled or die.
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Health Savings Accounts

Who can have a HSA?

Asked Friday, June 22, 2012 by an anonymous user

CPA Answer:

You must be:1) Covered by qualified high deductible health insurance plan;2) Not covered under other health insurance;3) Not enrolled in Medicare; and 4) Not another person's dependent.
Other health insurance does not include coverage for the following: accidents, dental care, disability, long-term care, and vision care. Workers’ compensation, specified disease, and fixed indemnity coverage is permitted.
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Health Savings Accounts

HSA Catch-up Contributions - 55 or older

Asked Friday, June 22, 2012 by an anonymous user

CPA Answer:

Individuals aged 55 and over may contribute an additional $1,000 above the maximum for each tax year.
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Health Savings Accounts

What happens to my HSA when I die?

Asked Friday, June 22, 2012 by an anonymous user

CPA Answer:

Your HSA will be treated as your surviving spouse’s HSA, but only if your spouse is the named beneficiary. If there is no surviving spouse or your spouse is not the beneficiary, then the savings account will cease to be an HSA and will be included in the federal gross income of your estate or named beneficiary.
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Fringe Benefits

Medical Savings Accounts

Asked Friday, June 22, 2012 by an anonymous user

CPA Answer:

Medical Savings Accounts (MSAs) are available to employees of small businesses and self-employed individuals if they participate in high-deductible health plans. The deductible limits and out-of-pocket limits in connection with these plans differ from those for HSAs.
For tax years beginning in 2012, the annual deductible for an MSA high-deductible health plan may not be less than $2,100 and not more than $3,150 for single coverage, and not less than $4,200 and not more than $6,300 for family coverage. Also, annual out-of-pocket expenses (exclusive of premiums) cannot exceed $4,200 for single coverage and $7,650 for family coverage.
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Health Savings Accounts

Can HSA money be rolled into a IRA?

Asked Friday, June 22, 2012 by an anonymous user

CPA Answer:

No, it can only be rolled over into another qualified HSA without incurring tax consequences.
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