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`HBI News & Events`

Calling Property Managers to Join HBI & Fudge Insurance
Currencies Direct & Harding Bell International raise funds for Noah’s Ark of Central Florida
Harding Bell International sponsors Noah’s Ark of Central Florida
HBI & FVRMA Host Property Management Tax & Law Seminar
HBI hosts Educational Seminar
HBI Hosts Realtor Seminar
HBI in London for A Place in the Sun Live
HBI is expanding!
HBI Seminars & Events November Schedule
HBI Team Hosts Vacation Rental Seminar in Central Florida
HBI Team Participates in A Place in the Sun Live 2017
HBI Team Participates in A Place in the Sun Live 2018
HBI Team Participates in Operation Christmas Child 2017
HBI Team Participates in Vacation Rental Management Tax Workshop
Introducing the Sunset Investor Solutions Loan from HBI Mortgages
Matt Bell on Due Diligence, Buyer & Seller Pitfalls
Meet our Corporate Tax Team – Stuart Snedden
Operation Christmas Child – Update
Supporting Operation Christmas Child
Upcoming Seminar – Using Instagram to Grow your Business
Welcome to Our New Website

`Investing in US Real Estate`

10 Common Mistakes New Landlords Make
10 Common Real Estate Investment Mistakes
10 Tips: Choosing the Right Florida Vacation Home Investment Properties
4 Types of Lenders for Financing Real Estate Investments
5 Important Professional Relationships for Real Estate Investors
6 Ways to Create New Revenue Streams for Real Estate Investors
7 Common Mistakes Beginner Home Flippers Make
7 Different Ways to Invest in Real Estate
7 Good Reasons to Sell a Rental Property
7 Ways to Minimize Risk in Real Estate Investing
8 Important Tax Forms for Foreign Investors
A Few Things Landlords Should Do Every Year – But Often Don’t
An Overview of Taxes for Florida Property Owners
Considerations & Consequences of Transferring Property Title
Considering a Property Management Company to Manage Your Long-Term Rental Property Investments?
Do’s & Don’ts When Applying for a Loan
Florida Property Ownership – Make a List and Check it Twice…
Frequently Asked Questions About Security Deposits for New Landlords
Good Reasons Landlords Should Accept Online Rent Payments
Good Reasons to Allow Pets at Your Rental Properties
Helpful Tips for Taking Pictures of Your Rental Property
Home Equity Conversion Mortgage FAQs
How to Calculate Fair Market Rental Value for Investment Properties
How to Choose a General Contractor for Your Investment Properties
How to Raise Vacant Land Value for Bigger Profits on Your Investment
I am selling a US property owned via a US partnership – does FIRPTA withholding apply to me?
Information to Ask for on Rental Applications from Prospective Tenants
Investing in a Second Home: What You Need to Know
Investing in Short-Term Rental Property
Key Considerations When Buying Vacant Land as an Investment
Key Considerations When Evaluating the Location for a Home Flip
Land Tax – what you need to know when holding or selling your land
Maintenance Tasks When You’re Between Tenants at Your Rental Property
Maximizing Tax Benefits: The Qualified Business Income Deduction for Rental Property Owners
Moneycorp: A Payment Solution for Foreign Investors in US Property
Mortgage Refinancing
Mortgages for Your Self-Employed Buyers
Navigating the FIRPTA Process for Non-Resident Sellers
Own a home with as little as 3% down
Pros and Cons of Single-Family and Multifamily Rental Properties
Realtors – We’ve Got What Your Buyers Need
Recommended Reading: 15 Good Books for Real Estate Investors
Refinance while interest rates are still low
Refinance your Home on the Quick
Reliable Ways to Increase Home Value on Your Investment Properties
Rental Property Management
Reporting U.S. Source Income
Schedule your Annual Mortgage Review
Should You Furnish Your Residential Rental Property?
Should You Offer Short-Term Leases for Residential Rental Properties?
Should You Pay for Utilities at Your Investment Properties?
Should You Require Tenants to Have Renters Insurance?
Some Thoughts on Raising Rent at Your Investment Properties
Tax Deductions for Real Estate Investors in Central Florida
Thinking about refinancing?
Tips for Choosing a Property Manager for Your Rental Property
Tips for Effectively Listing Your Rental Property Online
Tips for Long-Distance Real Estate Investing
Tips to Increase Rental Property Renewal Rates and Reduce Vacancy
Top 5 questions about FIRPTA
Top Reasons to Buy Investment Property in Orlando
Understanding 4 Florida Tax Laws
Understanding FIRPTA: A Buyer’s Guide
Unlocking Tax Benefits with a 1031 Exchange: A Guide for Property Investors
Venice Non-QM and Sunset DSCR Loans for Foreign Investors in US Properties
Ways of Charging Higher Rent at Residential Investment Properties
Ways to Earn Extra Income from Rental Properties Without Raising Rent
What Are Single, Double, and Triple Net Leases in Commercial Real Estate?
What is FIRPTA?
What Makes a Rental Property Uninhabitable?
Where to Find Good Deals on Real Estate for Investment Properties

`Managing Personal Wealth`

10 Ideas for Investing Without Playing the Stock Market
10 Important Rules for Retirement Planning Success
10 Tips for Organizing and Keeping Track of Your Tax Documents
11 Occasions When You Should Update Your Will
15 Good Reasons to Consult a Financial Adviser
15 Starter Wealth-Building Tips
20 Tips for Choosing a Tax Preparer for Your Personal Taxes
4 Home-Buying Mistakes that Jeopardize Your Retirement
5 Important Signs of Financial Stability and Security
5 of the Safest and Best Short-Term Investments for Your Money
6 Essential Steps of Estate Planning the Smart Way
7 Common Money Mistakes in Retirement to Avoid
8 Types of Charitable Giving for Philanthropy and Tax Benefits
An Introduction to Bonds
An Introduction to Certificates of Deposit (CDs)
An Introduction to Mutual Funds
Back Taxes and How to Avoid Them
Benefits of Hiring a Professional Tax Advisor
Common Tax Filing Mistakes to Watch Out For
End-of-the-Year Charitable Giving
Estate Tax Planning
Frequently Asked Questions About an Emergency Savings Fund
Frequently Asked Questions About Reverse Mortgages
Get Ready for Tax Season
Homebuyers: Get Acquainted with These 3 Types of Mortgages
How Many Credit Cards Should You Have?
How Much Money Should You Keep in Your Checking Account?
How Much Should I Contribute to My 401(k)?
How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt: 3 Different Approaches
How to Raise Your Credit Score
Information for Choosing Between a Traditional IRA and a Roth IRA
Investing for Beginners: 5 Smart Ways to Invest $1000
Is That Income from a Hobby or a Business?
Maximizing Tax Benefits of Retirement Contributions
Maximizing Your Tax Filing Success
New Year, New Budget
Pros and Cons of Standard Deductions
Recommended Reading: 15 Good Books for Beginner Investors
Reporting Cryptocurrency on Your Taxes
Retirement Planning for Different Stages of Life
Smart Financial Planning Steps to Take Before Having Children
Some Common Mistakes New Stock Investors Make
Some Good Ideas for What to Do with Your Tax Refund
Tax Deductions for Self-Employed Individuals
Tax Implications for U.S. Tax Residents
Tax Treaties: Avoiding Double Taxation
The 3 Tax Benefits of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
The 401(K): What You Should Know
The Pros and Cons of Renting a Home After Retirement
Three Upcoming Changes to Medical Debt Reporting on Credit Reports
Top Tax Strategies to Maximize End-of-Year Savings
Understanding the Important Components of a Will
Using RMDs for Charitable Giving
Ways to Establish Passive Income for Greater Financial Security
What to Do with Your Year-End Bonus
Your Tax Obligations as a US Citizen Living Abroad

`Owning a Business in the US`

12 Crucial Money Tips for Startups and Entrepreneurs
15 Crucial Personal Finance Tips for Business Owners
15 Helpful Tips for Small Businesses in Financial Trouble
20 Helpful Business Deductions to Lower Your Taxes
20 Ways to Save Money for Your Business
5 Essential Steps for Small Business Budget Planning
5 Smart Tax Strategy Tips for Small Business Owners
5 Tax Considerations for Startups in 2025
5 Ways to Create New Revenue Streams for Your Small Business
7 Common Financial Planning Mistakes Small Business Owners Make
An Introduction to Offering Your Employees a 401(k) Plan
Bookkeeping Services
Choosing a Business Entity
Common Accounting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Deductible Business Travel Expenses for Business Owners
FAQs About Getting a Certificate of Good Standing for Your Business
Frequently Asked Questions About a Business Line of Credit
Frequently Asked Questions About Term Loans for Businesses
How to Establish Business Credit for Your Small Business
How to Keep Your Business and Personal Finances Separate
How to Offer Your Employees Professional Development Opportunities
How to Raise Your Business Credit Score
Information About Donating to Charity from a Small Business
Is That Income from a Hobby or a Business?
Quickbooks Basics
Setting Up a Business Entity: Best Practices
Seven Quick Tips for QuickBooks
Tax Credits and Incentives for Small Businesses
Tax Deductions for Realtors
Tax Implications for U.S. Tax Residents
Tax Implications of Business Expansion Overseas
Tax Planning Strategies for Business Owners
Ten Tips for Successful Financial Reporting
The Benefits of Outsourcing Business Accounting
The Differences Between Employees and Independent Contractors
Time to Grow Your Small Business? Ask Yourself These 21 Questions First
Tips for Choosing a Tax Preparer for Your Business Taxes
Tips for Financial Risk Management for Small Businesses
Tips for Making Invoices for Your Small Business
Top 10 Tips for Staying on Top of Small Business Accounting
Why You Should Separate Personal and Business Finances as an Owner

`Tax News to Use`

5 Tips for Year-End Tax Planning
7 Ways to Maximize Education Tax Credits and Deductions
Are You FIRPTA Ready?
Attention: Nearly 3 Million ITINs Expire at the End of 2018
Check List for Non Resident Owners of US Rental / Investment Property
Common IRS Forms for Foreign Investors in the US
Coronavirus Federal Small Business Stimulus Aid Package
Corporate Transparency Act
Corporate Transparency Act Update – April 2025
Corporate Transparency Act Update – March 2024
Corporate Transparency Act Update – March 2025
Dealing with Tax Debt
Did you know? Tax Facts about Owning US Property as a Non US Citizen
Failure to report offshore funds remains a crime; IRS includes topic on its 2019 ‘Dirty Dozen’ scams list
Filing Your 2023 Taxes
FIRPTA Updates
Florida State & Federal Funding Opportunities to Support Businesses Affected by COVID-19
Form 1099 and Form 1099-S Compliance and Reporting Requirements
Get Ready for Tax Season
HBI Working Through COVID-19 Restrictions
Help – my Booking Agent has Withheld 30% of my Rental Income???
How Changes in Tax Laws Impact 2025 Planning
Important Reminder for Property Management Companies – Form 1042-S required to report rental income for foreign owners of US rental property
IRS – Check the Status of Taxpayer Refunds
IRS – Don’t be victim to a “ghost” tax return preparer
IRS – Identify Protection Prevention, Detection & Victim Assistance
IRS Announces ITIN Renewals required for 2019 Tax Filing Season
IRS Debunks Tax Refund Myths
IRS Extends April Tax Filing Deadline & Federal Tax Payments
IRS extends Economic Impact Payment deadline to Nov 21 to help non-filers
IRS Issues Warning about Coronavirus-Related Scams
IRS Passes “People First Initiative” to Ease Burden Caused by COVID-19
IRS reminder: Tax scams Continue Year Round
IRS warns of new phone scam using Taxpayer Advocate Service numbers
IRS: Refunds of $1.4 billion waiting to be claimed by individuals who have not filed federal income tax returns for 2015
IRS.gov takes guesswork out of when to expect refunds
It’s not too late for taxpayers to avoid interest, penalty charges
Kickstart Your 2025 Tax Season with HBI
Last round of ITINs will expire in 2020
Last-Minute Tax Filing Checklist: What You Need to Know Before April 15
Paycheck Protection Program has Reopened
Personal Exemption Eliminated for Nonresident Individual US Taxpayers
Plans Announced for Coronavirus Related Paid Leave and Tax Credits
Preparing for the 2025 Tax Season
Relief for Individuals & Small Businesses – Polk County
Relief for Small Business Owners – Orange County
Relief for Taxpayers Affected by Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic
Section 199A – Qualified Business Income Deduction (QBID)
Security Summit Warns of New IRS Impersonation Email Scam
Tax Compliance for International Business Expansion
Tax Considerations for Digital Nomads
Tax Credits and Incentives for Small Businesses
Tax Day for individuals extended to May 17: Treasury, IRS extend filing and payment deadline
Tax Identity Theft
Tax Time Guide: Use the ‘Where’s My Refund?’ tool or IRS2Go app to check tax refund status
The BE-12 Benchmark Survey of Foreign Direct Investment in the US
The Difference Between Tax Deductions and Tax Credits
Tips on Rental Real Estate Income, Deductions and Recordkeeping
Understanding 4 Florida Tax Laws
What is a Form W-2? A Guide to Employee Wage and Tax Reporting
What’s New in 2024
What’s New in the Tax Law
Year-End Strategies to Prepare for Upcoming Tax Changes in 2018

`Uncategorized`

2019 US Tax Filing Season
2019 US Tax Filing Season – 1040NR & 5472
2020 US Tax Filing Season
2020 US Tax Filing Season – 1040NR & 5472
FAQs Relating to Bookings Affected by COVID-19
Help – my Booking Agent has Withheld 30% of my Rental Income???
Meet our Non Resident Tax Team – Jenni Segovia

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