Jane Z.
Hiring kids for a rental LLC
Hi,I have several children related tax question. After consulting with my CPA, I am now confused. Here is my situation.My husband and I set up a rental LLC several years ago. The same CPA told us since only my husband...
Robyn Joy
Tax tips for first STR property?
Hello all!
Going to meet our tax guy soon and wondering if there's any tips or need-to-know info regarding filing after purchasing our first STR cabin. We did cosmetic renovations and of course had to furnish it sinc...
Rick Jones
How to classify mixed-use property on Sched. E
I'm wondering how to classify my mixed-use property on schedule E. It has 6 units, 5 residential and 1 commercial and naturally it would be advantageous if I could classify the property as residential and be able to d...
Account Closed
Tax considerations you MAY NOT KNOW about short term rentals
In the realm of real estate investments, the short-term rental loophole offers a unique opportunity, subject, however, to certain rules and regulations. According to passive activity loss rules, every business is obli...
Mike Gehard
Tax writeoff for travel?
Hello all!I'm looking into investing into a commercial syndication in the southeast.The question I had is if I take a trip to the city of the investment, is the trip tax deductible?Does the deduction depend on the rat...
Michael Westerman
Actively Manage a LLC to Buy Various Passive Income Streams
Hello, first post from a new member! I recently formed a single member LLC through the state of Texas to use as a vehicle to buy and hold passive income streams. I have a few existing interests in multifamily and comm...
Dan Molouski
Need help with irs form 4562 and schedule E
I bought a duplex with a partner in Dec 2011. I had some help from a CPA doing my 2011 taxes and was hoping I could use it as a template for my 2012 taxes but I'm confused on the use of the 4562 form for schedule E. F...
Wei Xie
Can I offset capital gain with rental operating loss?
Dear fellow BPers,
I am wondering if I can use accumulated rental operating loss to offset capital gains:
1. Gains from sales of rental properties, either related to the operating loss or not.
2. Gains from sales ...
Jess White
What rental REI expenses can I deduct while still a W2 employee?
I am currently still a W2 employee while building my real estate business out of My question is this, what can I write off on my taxes while I am still a W2 employee and not considered a "Real Estate Profressional"? I...
Pierre E.
Use Multiple CPA's - How and Why
What is the best way to go about using multiple CPA's? Why I ask? Lets say you have a W2 job, a non real estate specialized business with your spouse (pass through income), and own a few rentals. You value expertis...