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All Forum Posts by: John Duston

John Duston has started 5 posts and replied 203 times.

Post: I need a new CA RE accountant

John Duston
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  • Accountant
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • Posts 213
  • Votes 66

@Jonathan Taylor I'm just north of you in Santa Barbara.

A half decent accountant will be familiar with cost segregation and should be able to help determine if it is worth looking into with a specialist or if a land & building segregation is competent depending on your personal situation. 

I work on a lot of CA S corps ow which a few are independent contractors.

I'm available for most of December if you'd like to talk and dive into this a little further.

Post: I need a new CA RE accountant

John Duston
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  • Accountant
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • Posts 213
  • Votes 66

@Jonathan Taylor I'm just north of you in Santa Barbara.

A half decent accountant will be familiar with cost segregation and should be able to help determine if it is worth looking into with a specialist or if a land & building segregation is competent depending on your personal situation. 

I work on a lot of CA S corps ow which a few are independent contractors.

I'm available for most of December if you'd like to talk and dive into this a little further.

Post: Looking for an Accountant!

John Duston
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  • Accountant
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • Posts 213
  • Votes 66

@Camden Smith Sounds pretty straight forward with some extra consulting/briefs.

I may be able to help if you're still interviewing. 

Post: Starting Out - Young

John Duston
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  • Accountant
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • Posts 213
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@Allen Maris Great to meet you.

Post: Starting Out - Young

John Duston
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  • Accountant
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • Posts 213
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@Saul Flores hi Saul,

I'm trying to get started up in Santa barbara and work as an accountant

Post: Real Estate Tax Expert/CPA needed

John Duston
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  • Accountant
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • Posts 213
  • Votes 66

I'm up in Santa Barbara if you're still looking.

Post: Does my CPA need to be local?

John Duston
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  • Accountant
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • Posts 213
  • Votes 66

Hi Veronica,

I would recommend having a CPA in CA as you have a duplex in the Bay area and California taxes are unique and can get a bit complex. Texas doesn't have a state income tax so the new duplex will only show up on your federal and CA return.

It really comes down to who can fulfill your needs and you're confident in.

Post: Looking for 100k properties

John Duston
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  • Accountant
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • Posts 213
  • Votes 66

@Robert Perez hey Robert, I'm right by you in Santa barbara. I know some people a bit north are investing in Carson City. Runs around 200k though

Post: Can you recommend a good California REI Accountant?

John Duston
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  • Accountant
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • Posts 213
  • Votes 66

@Alvin Uy I am currently taking on new clients for my accounting practice and sent you a connection request and DM.

Post: Recommended investor friendly attorney

John Duston
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  • Accountant
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • Posts 213
  • Votes 66

Also if you need to talk to an accountant for your LLC formation, let me know.