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Richard Benjamin Wilhite How to Find "Cost" Basis for Inherited Land prior to 1031 Exchange?
19 January 2025 | 9 replies
What would the capital gains be on the sale of each lot? 
Melanie Baldridge My opinion: 401K VS RE
22 January 2025 | 8 replies
Here’s how using a Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA) to invest in real estate enhances these benefits, especially for those looking to diversify their retirement portfolio: Tax-Advantaged Growth: Real estate investments inside a self-directed account grow tax-deferred (traditional SDIRA) or tax-free (Roth SDIRA), meaning rental income, appreciation, and even gains from selling the property stay shielded from taxes until withdrawal—or forever in the case of a Roth!
Sung Yu 1031 fourplex into a single family
23 January 2025 | 5 replies
This defers capital gains and depreciation recapture taxes on the sale of your fourplex.After converting it into your primary residence, you may qualify for the primary residence capital gains exclusion ($250K single/$500K married), but only for appreciation after the conversion; gains from the rental period remain taxable.
Melanie Baldridge A post on recapture.
21 January 2025 | 2 replies
This is most of the depreciation you are taking year one.You can calculate your depreciation recapture by taking the sale price of the asset and subtracting the adjusted cost basis.The adjusted cost basis is what you paid for the asset plus any improvements you made along the way minus the depreciation you took along the way.The profit above this original cost is taxed as a capital gain, but the part linked to depreciation is taxed at a maximum rate of 25% under the unrecaptured gains of section 1250.To recap the tax rates are:- Sec. 1250 real property: 25%- Sec. 1245 property and 15 year 1250 property: Ordinary Tax RatesThere are ways to minimize depreciation recapture especially if you know how to work smart with your CPA.1) Asset Valuation at Time of Sale - Sellers can minimize recapture by reallocating the price of the assets on sale.
Caryn Fischer Tax question with selling a house
22 January 2025 | 4 replies
Selling at FMV avoids the gift tax but provides your child with a higher tax basis, reducing their future capital gains liability.A better strategy for selling below FMV is to sell the house at FMV on an installment note, then forgive interest and principal annually up to the gift tax exclusion amount.
Andrew Slezak Opportunity zone investing
17 January 2025 | 2 replies
@Andrew Slezak Opportunity Zone (OZ) investing allows you to defer capital gains taxes (e.g., from crypto) by reinvesting the gains into a Qualified Opportunity Fund (QOF) within 180 days.
Bruce D. Kowal What REALLY Triggers IRS Attention in Real Estate Partnerships - From An Onlooker
29 January 2025 | 5 replies
In that case, the GP, who was a cheating SOB, issued a K-1 allocating cap gains [§1231 gains] to my Client, who was a minority LP.  
Robert Pickett How to roll over 1031 exchange funds
29 January 2025 | 5 replies
That’s fine but how big is the gain?
Brandon Tyler Brand New to Real Estate
29 January 2025 | 2 replies
Connecting with investors is a great move too; it’s one of the best ways to gain real-world knowledge and build a strong foundation for your journey.What kind of investing are you most interested in? 
Cosmo DePinto BRRRR advice in Phoenix
29 January 2025 | 3 replies
Then, if you can trend over time you'll want to see where the "path of progress" is going/moving and attempt to buy in that path of progress to gain some appreciation in the future.