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Anirudh Reddy Who can claim interest paid on a seller finance property?
27 January 2025 | 11 replies
Since the loan is still in your name, you can deduct the interest you’re paying to the lenderon your tax return... 
Christopher R. Homeowners Insurance/Landlord insurance/Umbrella insurance
23 January 2025 | 15 replies
Deductible: This is not a coverage but rather your portion of a claim.
Jonathan Small DIY or hire help for taxes?
23 January 2025 | 7 replies
@Jonathan Small For Partner 1 ($72K W-2 income, 2 rentals in an LLC), hiring a CPA is advisable due to the complexities of managing rental property deductions, depreciation schedules, and LLC compliance.
Bruce D. Kowal Cost Segregation Studies: The Hidden Passive Activity Loss Trap 🏢
27 January 2025 | 1 reply
If you're earning primarily W-2 wages, interest, or dividends, those attractive depreciation deductions from your cost segregation study will be suspended.Think about it this way: You might spend $10,000-$15,000 on a cost segregation study, expecting immediate tax savings, only to find those deductions suspended indefinitely.Does this mean cost segregation studies are worthless?
Lacey A. Rent to Myself
20 January 2025 | 5 replies
Repairs made while the property is your primary residence are not deductible, but improvements can increase your cost basis, reducing future capital gains tax when you sell.
Chris Mahoo Long term rental when you are not full time real estate professional
22 January 2025 | 10 replies
These tax deductions do not require you to become a real estate professional.
Nick Am Setting up a management S-corp for managing rental property owned by an LLC
23 January 2025 | 16 replies
Hope all that makes sense. 2) LLC-B contributes $5875 towards retirement --> tax deduction what type of contribution is this?
Eli Jerman Taxes for 2024 - First rental property purchases in August 2024
27 January 2025 | 9 replies
A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant specializing in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.Consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for an accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.
James Mays Property Insurance - Out of state rental - Jackson, MS
16 January 2025 | 3 replies
If you have not already purchased this policy, I would look for a policy that provided a stated amount deductible for wind/hail vs. a % deductible.
Muhammad Kashif Best way to optimize taxes for new construction of investment property (for flip)
20 January 2025 | 3 replies
A 1031 exchange doesn’t apply, but funding through a self-directed IRA can defer taxes, though profits from debt financing may trigger UBIT.To reduce taxes, consider forming an LLC for better expense deductions, offsetting gains with investment losses, or holding the property for 12+ months to qualify for lower long-term capital gains rates.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.