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Timothy J. Eifler

Attorney Timothy J. Eifler is a member of the law firm of Stoll Keenon Ogden, PLLC in Louisville, Ky. His practice encompasses litigating tax issues in the federal and state courts as well as providing advice and planning assistance with tax-oriented transactions. Eifler graduated magna cum laude from the T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond.

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Using Equine Activity Losses To Achieve Overall Tax Savings

Timothy J. Eifler February 1, 1997

Most performance horse owners begin their horse ownership and performance horse activities for purposes other than pecuniary (monetary) gain. Nevertheless, many hope eventually to turn a profit as their horse progresses in skill or as their

Like-Kind Exchanges

Timothy J. Eifler July 1, 1996

When a taxpayer sells a performance horse at a profit, generally that realized profit is recognized and subject to tax as either ordinary income or capital gain. The like-kind exchange rules provide a special exception that allows taxpayers to avoid