Melanie Baldridge
RE Pro status to make the best case with your CPA and the IRS
Cost segs unlock these savings, but the losses won't offset your ordinary income from your job unless you are an RE Pro.
Here's how to think about RE Pro status to make the best case with your CPA and the IRS:RE Pro ...
Tom E.
Tracking Software For Material Participation (Taxes)
Hi Forum, I'm about to close on my first STR and plan on materially participating >100 hours this year as I'll be working on the property and plan to rent it the last 1-2 months of the year. I've read the qualifyin...
Adam Shindler
Passive vs. Active Income
My goal is to build a buy-and-hold portfolio to earn $5,000 a month in passive income, but I have learned today that passive and active income are gray areas. Can someone please help me understand the difference betw...
Cam Jimmy
Borrowing from your 401k question!
I've been aware of the strategy of using your 401k to borrow money from to buy real estate for some time now. You can borrow up to $50k and pay interest to yourself... got it...awesome. However, in my area the houses ...
George P.
offset rental income with rental loss ?
trying to find the answer but cannot find anything useful.... * I have a rental property that produces 7k rental income/yr.* I want buy a (vacation) rental property that will produce 9k of rental loss/yr.* our MAGI ex...
Ken T.
Depreciation with Turnkey Properties
I was looking for a post on this topic but couldn't find one. I was informed recently by a real estate CPA that in order to depreciate (as a tax write-off) with turnkey properties that you need to demonstrate material...
Mark H.
Solo 401k Distribution
I am the trustee and admin of the solo 401k plan of my business.What paperwork is required for an employee early distribution to comply with DOL and IRS rules? How do I report it for taxes for both employer and employ...
Joel Oh
I am hearing STR doesn't count toward REPS status.
Hello guys! I have a good W2 income as well as STR income.
2023 is the first year I thought I could qualify for RE status as I am working as the property manager, handyman... (750+ hours) man I worked hard!
Just fi...
Michael Plaks
Syndication losses against active income
Posting my response to a client's question, in order to get my colleagues input on this issue.Q: I have an investor who is actively investing in real estate on their own & have no f/t job. So spending enough time ...
Lloyd Hudson
W2 employee...filing real estate professional
I just had the privilege of going through my first tax audit and fortunately came out with a no change. However, I wanted to take a second to remind any investors who are still gainfully employed, and self manage thei...