Georgia residents who sell their primary residence will generally not be required to pay capital gains tax on the first $250,000 of profit generated by the sale. Spouses filing a joint return may exclude the first $500,000 gained from the sale of their home. The...
Month: May 2015
U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Maryland “piggy back” tax
Georgia residents may be interested to learn that the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled a Maryland tax unconstitutional because it essentially results in the double taxation of income that its residents earn in other states. The 5-4 decision, which came down on May 18,...
Treasury proposes new regulations for certain partnerships
Georgia residents may have heard about the proposed regulations issued by the Internal Revenue Service regarding the income of master limited partnerships whose activities pertain to natural resources and minerals. The proposed regulations were issued on May 5 and...
IRS conducts faster audits due to budget cuts
Due to IRS budget cuts, it may seem logical for Georgia residents to believe that audit rates are lower. In 2011, those who made more than $1 million had a one in eight chance of being audited. Today, someone who makes more than $1 million has a one in 13 chance of...