
31 January 2025 | 3 replies
If a cost segregation study was performed, the accelerated depreciation may further reduce the property’s basis, potentially increasing taxable capital gains when sold.Depreciation recapture will occur when you sell the personal residence, so it’s essential to keep detailed records of all depreciation claimed while the property was used as a rental to ensure accurate tax reporting at that time.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

18 February 2025 | 35 replies
In 1982 the US Supreme Court went the other way in Fidelity Federal v.

7 February 2025 | 10 replies
5% down federal loan How did you add value to the deal?

27 January 2025 | 6 replies
The insurance payout also impacts your taxable gain.

31 January 2025 | 9 replies
Assuming you purchased in your IRA for cash as most do, then there's nothing to deduct or depreciate because the income is non-taxable inside the IRA already.

31 January 2025 | 0 replies
Imagine making millions of dollars over the course of your career and then having to pay 30-50% every year to uncle sam instead of compounding that cash over time.This is exactly what real estate professionals have learned to mitigate.To reduce their taxable income, they just buy a building every year, do a cost seg, and use depreciation to reduce their tax liability dramatically.Their personal wealth snowball grows much larger and much faster than their W2 counterparts who give most of their money back to the government each year.Following this strategy as a real estate professional is one of best ways to end up with a much larger net worth at the end of your career.
22 January 2025 | 14 replies
They will issue an IRS Form 1099 in January, reporting your total taxable income to you and the IRS.

20 February 2025 | 3 replies
Employment Verification ProceduresSenate Bill 508 prevents employers from imposing work authorization verification requirements beyond those mandated by federal law.

7 February 2025 | 2 replies
Market UpdateFor the second time in as many months, the Federal Reserve is on deck this Wednesday with a decision on whether to cut the Federal Funds Rate.

13 February 2025 | 9 replies
However, the IRS may scrutinize exchanges if the holding period post-transfer is too short (typically 12-24 months recommended).If one partner wants to defer capital gains while the other prefers cash, the deferring partner could reinvest their share into a Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) fund, which can defer and reduce taxable gains if held for at least 10 years.