
3 March 2025 | 7 replies
But.....There is simply not enough information in this scenario to offer you anything of substance.

10 March 2025 | 48 replies
Despite paying a substantial fee, I found that beyond basic instructional videos and repetitive weekly calls, there was little substance to aid my learning.

5 March 2025 | 9 replies
We have been chasing money judgements for a few years and haven't gotten anything of substance back.

25 February 2025 | 7 replies
In the end, it cancels out any benefit.Loss of Key Homeowner BenefitsIf you sell your home to an LLC or S-Corp, you’ll lose:$250k/$500k capital gains exclusion on selling a primary residence.Homestead exemption on property taxes.Owner-occupied insurance rates, which are cheaper than rental insurance.Substance Over FormIn tax law, the IRS looks at the substance of a transaction, not just the form.

7 March 2025 | 7 replies
Therefore, transferring the property to your own LLC would not trigger a sale or allow you to claim the Section 121 exclusion.Engaging in transactions that lack economic substance or are primarily for tax avoidance purposes can attract IRS scrutiny.

10 February 2025 | 1 reply
Always vet the substance behind what’s being offered.

6 March 2025 | 39 replies
This is a substance of the transaction vs. structure issue.

28 February 2025 | 65 replies
No substance!!!

29 January 2025 | 6 replies
Syndication Reporting IssuesMissing Form 8918 for reportable transactionsInconsistent investor disclosuresRequired registrations skippedWhat Doesn't Actually Matter:(Despite What Your Uncle's CPA Says)Special AllocationsNormal promote structuresStandard waterfall provisionsTypical developer promotesReality: Unless extremely aggressive, IRS rarely caresTechnical DocumentationMinor §704(b) gapsCapital account glitchesTechnical allocation languageTruth: Unless hiding something biggerProperty Value AllocationsNormal basis step-upsTypical appreciation splitsStandard promote calculationsReal World Example:🏢 100-unit apartment complex4 partners, $5M dealDeveloper promote structure= Zero IRS interestSame Deal With Red Flags:🏢 100-unit apartment complexHidden partner arrangementsArtificial loss allocationsUnreported debt shifts= IRS AttentionPractical Protection Steps:Basic Documentation✅ Clean operating agreement✅ Economic substance✅ Partner contributions tracked(Don't need War & Peace complexity)Economic Reality✅ Allocations match economics✅ Real money movement✅ Actual partner participationClean Reporting✅ Consistent K-1s✅ Required forms filed✅ Clear communicationThe "Sleep Well" Test:Can you explain your structure to an IRS agent without sweating?

30 January 2025 | 19 replies
They should not be charging a fee when the unit is empty; so the percentage vs flat fee argument has little substance in this aspect.