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Unal Baris Kancoglu 2nd multi-family property
4 February 2025 | 2 replies
Also, I'm not sure how you're paying attention to it on the tax side, but the unit that you are living in's profit at sale is calculated differently than the other unit that you're renting out.Once you move out, that unit is officially available for rent so from that point forward, any profit gained at future sale will be calculated starting from that point and will be taxable.
Todd Knudson Tax question on a direct ira rollover
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.
Melanie Baldridge Being RE PRO is worth it.
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.
Christian Solis Choosing my business entity
16 February 2025 | 8 replies
Maintain detailed records to substantiate deductions for materials, labor, and expenses, which can significantly reduce taxable income.While an S-Corp provides tax savings, it also requires payroll management and compliance with formalities, making it essential to stay organized or consult a tax professional for ongoing compliance.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.
Sanjai Dayal Own commercial building, I use 2 of 7 offices for medical business- pay myself?
29 January 2025 | 4 replies
Rent payments from the medical LLC are fully deductible as a business expense, while the property-owning LLC will report the rent as taxable income, which can be offset by deductions for expenses like mortgage interest, property taxes, maintenance, and depreciation.To ensure compliance, document how FMV was determined—using market comparisons, an appraisal, or similar data—and draft a formal lease agreement outlining the terms, rent amount, and responsibilities.
Lieren Schuette Best High-Yield Online Savings Accounts?
10 February 2025 | 27 replies
Gains are taxable
Derek Harville Grandmother wants to leave/give me trailer! Help!
6 February 2025 | 13 replies
Let her sell it as she won’t have a taxable gain which you will have if she gives it to you and you sell.
Dylan Gomez Inherited a property and remodeled it now its ready to sell
28 January 2025 | 11 replies
Selling for $380k means an $80k taxable gain at long-term capital gains rates (0%, 15%, or 20%, depending on income).The $80k HELOC used for personal debts doesn’t affect your taxes.A 1031 exchange could defer taxes, but you’d need to reinvest in another investment property, not a home for your mom.
Clark Harbaugh How to minimize taxes when dissolving partnership
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.
John Zhang Is there a dollar limit on how much we can use real estate depreciation to offset W2
30 January 2025 | 4 replies
Depreciation lowers taxable income now but is subject to recapture at a maximum 25% rate when the property is sold.