Tax Law Author

Odessa Patel

Odessa Patel is a tax attorney with expertise in partnership and real estate tax law. She has advised numerous clients on tax-efficient structuring of partnerships and real estate transactions. Odessa is a frequent contributor to tax publications and has spoken at several industry events.

Credentials

J.D., New York University School of Law, LL.M. in Taxation

8+ yearsPartnership TaxReal Estate Tax

Articles by Odessa Patel

Can I Use a Dependent Care FSA for Summer Camp?When Do You Receive a 1099 Form for Taxes?What Is the Depreciation Life of a Lawn Mower for IRS?The Section 179 Business Income Limitation IRS Revenue Ruling 83-62: Third-Party Sick Pay What Is the Family Leave Insurance (FLI) Tax?What Is a Capital Loss and How Does It Affect Your Taxes?Are Health Insurance Premiums for Partners Deductible?When Are 1098 Forms Due to Recipients and the IRS?Can Both Parents Claim a Child on W-4?Can You Claim Head of Household With 50/50 Custody?How to File 1096 Electronically With the IRS What Are K-1 Self-Employment Earnings in Box 14 C?When Is Margin Interest Deductible?When Are LLC Taxes Due? Key Deadlines Explained Where Do You Report 1099 Income on Form 1040?What Are the Rules for a 408(p) SIMPLE IRA Plan?How the Unified Tax Credit Table Works What 1099 Recipients Need to Know About Travel Expenses What Are the Tax Rules for an Inherited Annuity?Do I Have to Report VA Disability Income on My Taxes?How Are Capital Gains and Losses Handled in an IRA?What Is the Med Deduction on Your Paycheck?What Is the Difference Between 509(a)(2) and 501(c)(3)?Do You Pay Capital Gains Tax on a Car Sale?Is a New Fence Tax Deductible?The Tax Treatment of SERP Distributions Can You Claim Lottery Losses on Your Taxes?What Is the Cost Basis of a Roth IRA?Are Short Term Disability Benefits Pre or Post Tax?