Skip to content
×
Pro Members Get
Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
ANNUAL Save 54%
$32.50 /mo
$390 billed annualy
MONTHLY
$69 /mo
billed monthly
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime
×
Take Your Forum Experience
to the Next Level
Create a free account and join over 3 million investors sharing
their journeys and helping each other succeed.
Use your real name
By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions.
Already a member?  Login here
Buying & Selling Real Estate
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

Updated over 7 years ago on . Most recent reply

User Stats

8
Posts
0
Votes
Tobey Humphries
  • Long Beach, CA
0
Votes |
8
Posts

Taxes after selling a rental property

Tobey Humphries
  • Long Beach, CA
Posted

Team BB,

How much money should I hold onto from the sale to prepare for tax time? 

I had a tax question I was hoping you could answer about a rental that I've recently sold (did not do a 1031). There's three places I've identified were I could have (or have already paid in advance) to pay taxes but I'm not sure.  I could be completely wrong.  The rental was bought for 244k and sold for 262k.  I had the home for 10 years and benefited from depreciation.   

  1. The portion of the gain. In my case it's 262k-244k = 18k. 18k would then be taxed at 20% (or 25%)?
  2. Depreciation recapture. In my case it's 244k-44k (10 years of depreciation). The 44k would be taxed at 15%?
  3. CA Franchise tax board. Escrow withheld .0333% = $8724.60 as a prepayment come tax time.  I have no idea where this came from, it was like a sniper in the woodline.   

Is the amount in #3 is intended to pay a part of #1 or #2, or if it's a separate tax?  I also don't know if my understanding is correct for #1 & #2?

Given that escrow is holding onto $8724.60 I want to know what I will have to pay, if anything, come tax time?

Thank you in advance for tackling this!

Tobey

Most Popular Reply

User Stats

23,418
Posts
13,509
Votes
Wayne Brooks#1 Foreclosures Contributor
  • Real Estate Professional
  • West Palm Beach, FL
13,509
Votes |
23,418
Posts
Wayne Brooks#1 Foreclosures Contributor
  • Real Estate Professional
  • West Palm Beach, FL
Replied

Cap gains 15-20%

Recapture ordinary income tax, up to 25%

Left Coast tax-no idea.

Loading replies...