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Understanding the Section 179 Deduction: A Key Strategy for Real Estate Tax Planning
IRS Section 179 Election to Expense Depreciable Assets is a provision that allows taxpayers to expense certain qualifying assets upfront instead of depreciating them over a period of years. In essence, it offers immediate tax savings by deducting the cost of eligible business property in the same year that it is placed in service.
October 30, 2024
Real Estate Taxes
IRS Form 3115: What Real Estate Investors Need to Know
IRS Form 3115 allows you to correct depreciation methods, adjust accounting practices, and potentially unlock substantial tax savings after completing a cost segregation study. Here’s everything you need to know about IRS Form 3115, how it works, and why it’s essential for property owners and investors.
September 18, 2024
October 30, 2024
Depreciation
Does the IRS Require Site Visits for Cost Segregation Studies?
While the IRS does not require a site visit for cost segregation studies, following the guidance from the Cost Segregation Audit Technique Guide can be beneficial.
August 27, 2024
October 25, 2024
Residential Rental Property
Transforming Your Primary Residence into a Rental Property: A Step-by-Step Guide
Thinking about converting your primary residence into a rental property? Whether you’re looking to move and generate passive income from your current home, or just exploring new investment opportunities, turning your home into a rental can be a lucrative decision.
August 16, 2024
October 25, 2024
Real Estate Professional Status
Qualifying as a Real Estate Professional: A Comprehensive Guide
For real estate investors, qualifying for Real Estate Professional Status (REPS) can lead to substantial tax benefits. This status, recognized by the IRS, allows rental losses to offset other income types, significantly reducing tax liability.
August 8, 2024
October 25, 2024
Recapture
Newton's Law of Tax: What Goes Down Must Go Up
Everyone enjoys the sweet benefits of bonus depreciation, but what happens when you sell? Learn how to minimize recapture with the right tax planning.
June 12, 2024
October 25, 2024
Depreciation
The Secret to Unlocking Tax Savings: Understanding Land Value and Improvement Value in MACRS Cost Segregation
Learn how businesses can distinguish between land value, which is not depreciable, and improvement value, which can be depreciated through the use of MACRS. By accurately identifying and classifying your assets, you can take advantage of the benefits of MACRS depreciation and save significantly on your taxes.
March 12, 2024
October 25, 2024
Depreciation
The 13 Must-Have Elements of a Quality Cost Segregation Study
Here we will explore the 13 elements of a quality cost segregation study including how we work to keep you in full compliance.
March 12, 2024
October 25, 2024
Webinar
Real Estate Tax 101 Webinar with Mitchell Baldridge and Nick Huber - October 26th Replay
Watch the replay of our Real Estate 101 webinar from Thursday, October 26. Mitchell Baldridge and Nick Huber delve into the complex world of real estate tax strategies.
March 12, 2024
October 25, 2024
Webinar
Real Estate Tax 101 Webinar with Mitchell Baldridge and Nick Huber - August 29th Replay
Watch the replay of our Real Estate 101 webinar from Tuesday, August 29th. Mitchell Baldridge and Nick Huber delve into the complex world of real estate tax strategies.
March 12, 2024
October 25, 2024
Webinar
Real Estate Tax 101 Webinar with Mitchell Baldridge and Nick Huber - May 18th Replay
Watch the replay of our Real Estate 101 webinar. Mitchell Baldridge and Nick Huber delve into the complex world of real estate tax strategies.
March 12, 2024
October 25, 2024
Depreciation
How to Save Big on Taxes: The Real Estate Investor's Guide to Depreciation
Learn the ins and outs of how depreciation works and how real estate owners can shield a large portion of their income from taxes.
March 12, 2024
October 25, 2024
Depreciation
The Ultimate Guide to Bonus Depreciation for Real Estate Investors
Looking to reduce your tax burden as a real estate investor? Bonus depreciation might be the solution you've been looking for. This tax benefit allows you to accelerate the depreciation of certain assets, allowing you to claim a larger deduction in the first year of ownership. By deducting a certain percentage of the cost of an asset in the first year it is put into service, you can maximize your financial benefits.
March 12, 2024
October 25, 2024
Short-Term Rental
Can You Use Cost Segregation to Defer Tax Liability on a Gifted Vacation Home Used for Short-Term Rental?
Learn how to defer tax on a gifted vacation home used for short-term rental. Understand cost segregation, carryover basis, and the Internal Revenue Code implications.
March 12, 2024
October 25, 2024
Recapture
All About Recapture: What you need to know before you cost seg a property
One of the biggest downsides of cost segregation is the potential for recapture. Recapture is the process of having to pay back accelerated depreciation deductions if certain conditions are not met.
March 12, 2024
October 25, 2024
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