Four Ways to Turn Suspended Losses into Real Tax Savings To get my complete article with all the details… If you've owned rental property for years, you may have tax deductions waiting to be claimed. The challenge is knowing how—and when—to unlock them. Here are three reasons to read this article: Learn More: Four Tactics That Turn Suspended Passive Losses … [Read more...]
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Section 179 or Bonus? The Answer Isn’t So Obvious Anymore
“Section 179 or Bonus? The Answer Isn’tObvious Anymore After OBBBA” To get my complete article with all the details… The rules just changed—and what used to be an easy answer now deserves a second look. Here’s what stood out to me: I’ve found that many default to bonus depreciation without thinking through the downstream effects—especially with the excess … [Read more...]
Repair or capital improvement? The answer isn’t obvious
“Repair or Capital Improvement?The Answer isn't Obvious” To get my complete article with all the details… The sliding glass door failed. Water damage. Collapsed frame. The whole unit had to go. Total cost to replace it: $12,000. Same brand. Same size. Same quality. No upgrade. So is it a repair you can deduct this year? Or a capital improvement you … [Read more...]
Husband-and-Wife LLC—Do They Have to File a Partnership Return?
“The Filing Burden HiddenInside a Married-Couple LLC” To get my complete article with all the details… A married couple forms an LLC to hold rental property. Smart move for liability protection. But now what? Do they have to file a partnership return? The answer depends on where they live—and how they structured ownership. There are exceptions that let some … [Read more...]
The Tax Strategy Behind Every Big Real Estate Portfolio
“Why Serious Landlords Relyon the 1031 Exchange” To get my complete article with all the details… Sell a rental property. Pay no federal taxes. Reinvest everything. Trade up. Repeat until you've built a portfolio worth millions. That's how serious landlords grow—and the 1031 exchange makes it possible. But execution matters. There are strict deadlines. Two … [Read more...]