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Kris Kahrs Best way to avoid paying Capital Gains Tax on primary residence?
11 July 2016 | 23 replies

Hi All--my husband & I are in the process of selling our primary residence in Los Angeles.  We have a lot of equity, we've been in it for 20 years in a trendy neighborhood.  We bought the home for $230K.  We may h...

Anton Bachuk Holding a flip long enough for avoid higher taxes in PA?
28 November 2018 | 21 replies

I am looking to get my feet wet in real estate and found a property that is in need of renovations in western PA. One thing I'm trying to figure out is just how quickly can I flip it. From what I understand any profit...

Greg Kardos What is the best way to invest inheritance while avoiding taxes?
13 February 2019 | 2 replies

Hello,I am to receive a small inheritance and would like to invest this money in real estate. The inheritance, plus some savings is enough for a down payment on a  small multifamily.What is the best way to go about th...

Melanie Bounds Can you avoid cap gains tax - give invest. property to grandson?
25 April 2022 | 2 replies

I have a client who wishes to give his investment property to his grandson.  Is there a way he can do that and avoid capital gains tax?
Thank you!
Melanie Bounds
Phoenix, AZ

Cody Wilhite $1,000,000 net on primary residence, How do I avoid the tax?
7 August 2017 | 5 replies

I have a family member who is moving to a new primary residence and is set to close in a few weeks. He does not need any proceeds from the current home to make the purchase. After several months of improvements to the...

Bruce D. Kowal Can I rely upon my tax preparer to avoid IRS penalties?
20 May 2022 | 0 replies

IRS is not shy about disputing claims to Real Estate Professional status.  It's an easy desk audit for IRS.  They query Schedule E losses.  And if IRS challenges your claim to be a Real Estate Professional they will s...

Mindy Jensen Section 199A: Legally Avoid Taxes on the Last 20% of Income???
8 October 2018 | 19 replies

My friend, The Mad Fientist (guest on  BiggerPockets Money Episode 18) is a huge fan of legal tax avoidance.His accountant asked for a tshirt from him, and in exchange, he got an article about "the most exciting new t...

Merrill Delimont Reinvest my monthly rental income to avoid claiming it on taxes
31 December 2016 | 16 replies

I have recently bought 1 property, and am in the process of buying the second one.  The first home collected rent December 1, and I earned 500 over what I owe.  My second property should make 700 each month.  My plan ...

Kevin Kim Primary Home Keep as rental or Sell to avoid future tax
27 October 2021 | 5 replies

Hello 
I will be purchasing new primary home and keep my current primary home as rental or not due to the tax benefit.
Home location: East Bay, CA
Capital Gain: around $200,000 (Purchased 2018 and lived 3 yrs as pr...

Tyler R. Trying to avoid paying heavy capital gains taxes all at once!
31 March 2022 | 5 replies

Do you have a positive solution for the below situation? 
Someone is wanting to pay off a commercial building early that I financed, because they are selling the building. This person is willing to work with me to co...