When you’re filling out paperwork for your business, you might have come across a question that asks for your business’s NAICS code. Most people don’t know what this is about, but it’s just a numbering system the government uses to classify your business. The system doesn’t have a number for everything, so sometimes you just […]
What is a Real Estate Investment Trust?A REIT, or Real Estate Investment Trust, is a company that owns or provides financing for income-producing real estate. Similar to mutual funds, REITs have shareholders and pay out taxable income as dividends. REITs enable ordinary investors to invest in portfolios of properties via the purchase of stocks. The majority of REITs are traded on major stock exchanges, however there are also public non-listed REITs and private REITs. REITs generally fall into tw […] […]
In Mexico, there is no differentiation between residents and non-residents when it comes to the payment of taxes. As a United States citizen, you are still required to pay taxes if you own rental property in Mexico that you rent out on Airbnb. As a rental property owner, you are required to pay Mexico Income Tax, called ISR (Impuesto Sobre la Renta) in Spanish, and Mexico Value Added Taxes, called Impuesto al Valor Agregado (IVA) in Spanish. Thanks to a tax treaty between the United States […] […]
Expanding your Airbnb business into international territory can be intimidating. After all, foreign tax laws differ from the U.S., so renting property abroad can complicate your tax situation. However, if your prepared, renting Airbnb properties abroad can be a great way to earn extra money. Best of all, you’ll always have a place to stay […]
Taxes can be a very time-consuming process. Of course, you want to take your time, and go over everything carefully to avoid any misrepresentations like underreporting your income. Unfortunately, small business owners don’t usually have a lot of time on their hands. However, you don’t want to rush your taxes so just to meet the […]
Airbnb has risen in popularity over the last several years for both travelers and individuals looking to make an extra income. However, Airbnb hosts have to deal with tax ramifications. Many hosts are surprised to find out they owe estimate taxes on their earnings. Here, we’ll outline Airbnb estimated taxes and tax planning tips to […]
Working as a 1099 contractor isn’t always easy, but it comes with some tax benefits that aren’t available to W4 employees. Healthcare is a huge expense for millions of Americans, but most employees can’t deduct the expense on their taxes. However, self-employed workers get special treatment in this regard. Qualifying independent contractors can claim a […]
If you own property, you have options. There are a variety of ways to generate steady cash flow from your real estate holdings. Renting is one of the most obvious ways to earn money from your property, but some owners prefer listing their short-term rentals on Airbnb. However, local regulations against home-sharing are becoming more […]
Driving for rideshare is a great way to earn money at your own pace, but it complicates your tax situation too. You work for yourself, so there’s no one to withhold taxes from your check. You’re responsible for paying your own taxes, but you can reduce your year-end tax bill with deductions. Most deductions come […]
If you drive for Uber and Lyft, you’re a small business owner. You don’t work directly for the rideshare company, so the IRS views you as an independent contractor. Since you’re not an employee, the platform doesn’t withhold any taxes from your earnings. However, that doesn’t mean you’re off the hook. You still have to […]