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All Forum Posts by: Randall Tannen

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Post: Recommendations for a good tax professional

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Quote from @Brandon Patrick:

Hello everyone, 

Every year I keep having problems and issues with the tax person I’m working with it every year I have to find a new one. I have even had situations where I had to amend my taxes because the tax person screwed up. Looking for recommendations for a tax professional in the Phoenix area that is familiar with property, flipping, rental properties, and a construction business.

Location is not as important as is finding a tax advisor with niche experience for flippers, landlords and business owners. There are a number of competent tax professionals commenting on the forums. Pick a few and message them to see who will work best with you. Good luck!

Post: STR bookings in Dec 2023, Vrbo Payment in Jan 2024, which tax year is this?

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@Kimberly C. any particular reason you haven’t inquired with and/or don’t feel comfortable inquiring with your CPA?

Post: Need clarification on a 1031 exchange term

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Post: Tax Implications for Refinancing a Property in an LLC and Distributing Funds

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If you refi a property in an MMLLC and then distribute the loan funds, there is likely no tax consequence. However, you'll want to verify that through analysis your outside basis in the entity.

Post: Tax Implications for Refinancing a Property in an LLC and Distributing Funds

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@Georgeos Partheniou basis limitations and DFDs are two separate topics. The interest tracing rules come into play for debt financed distributions. The deductibility of any interest connected with distributed debt proceeds has to be traced to what the funds were used for. It can potentially be deductible as an ordinary or rental expense, an itemized deduction or simply non-deductible. 

Post: I HOPE I am misunderstanding this... Colorado now limits tax deductions!!????

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Quote from @Zoey W.:

I hope I am misunderstanding this regarding new tax law in Calirado... sorry I meant Colorado....

"Effective January 1, 2023, single filers are limited to $12,000 and joint filers are limited to $16,000 of deductions. The current standard deduction in Colorado is $12,950 for singles and $25,950 for joint filers. As such, all individuals with incomes over $300,000 will be subject to deduction limitations.

So if a business or landlord has legitimate write offs for their rental properties (for example) Colorado will NOT allow more than 12k or 16k of legal and LEGITIMATE deductions just because that person earns 300k per year?

https://www.withum.com/resources/colorado-state-tax-updates/#:~:text=Effective%20January%201%2C%202023%2C%20single,be%20subject%20to%20deduction%20limitations.

That is INSANITY!!! 


It's a cap on itemized or standard state income tax deductions for those earning over $300k. It doesn't impact rental expenses.

Post: Looking for CPA for the Upcoming Tax Season (ATL, GA)

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Quote from @AJ Satcher:

Hello,

I am looking for an investor friendly CPA to help me with the upcoming tax year. I work a full time W2, own two properties and also run a rental car biz. I'm located in Atlanta, GA.

Thanks in advance.


A tough time to connect with a real estate specialized CPA, as many of us are busy with the 10/16 filing deadline. Try reaching out in a few weeks and speak with a few different CPA advisors, to see who you are most comfortable working with. Good luck!

Post: Need CPA for STRs/ bonus depreciation

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Quote from @Heather Hall:

Hello, 2022 was my first year as a Short term rental (STR) investor.

1- STRs are in FL and CA and each have their own LLC. Do I need a FL CPA and CA CPA both ?

2- Any advice on bonus depreciation calculation and best time to take it?


3- recommendations for good CPAs specializing in STRs?


Congrats on your first year as an STR investor! I'm a CPA and I happen to be licensed in Florida. You don't necessarily need a FL CPA and you definitely don't need both (FL and CA). One is sufficient. FL has no state income tax, but keep in mind the tax for transient rentals in FL. California doesn't conform to bonus depreciation, but bonus depreciation is taken in the year of purchase.

Post: Building vs Land Value for Cost Segregation

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Quote from @Jessica Yoo:

Hello investors, we are about to complete a cost segregation on our property and they're asking for the land vs building value of our property. I know one source is the property tax bill, but the land value is alarmingly high, which leaves hardly anything to put towards the building value. Has anyone successfully used anything else? What about the building value on an insurance policy?

The tax bill method to identify land value is a simplified approach. Another option is to identify the FMV of the land (as a percentage of the purchase price) at the time of purchase. This technique is best performed by a licensed appraiser.

Post: Need tax accountant in Raleigh, NC

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Quote from @Amanda Williams:

Did anyone here find a good book keeper in the Raleigh, NC who specializes in business/investors books?  We have many companies so need someone who is experienced with a lot of moving parts. 

Have you considered seeking remote accounting services? If so, you’ll open yourself up to a wider group of professionals who can address your real estate accounting needs. Feel free to pm me with any questions.