Rental properties, 1031 exchanges, cost segregation, and investor tax strategy.
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Real estate taxation is one of the most complex and lucrative areas of the tax code. The right CPA doesn't just file your Schedule E — they engineer your depreciation strategy, structure your entities for liability and tax efficiency, and plan 1031 exchanges that defer gains indefinitely. Whether you own two rental units or a portfolio of commercial properties, a specialist makes a measurable difference.
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A cost segregation study reclassifies portions of a commercial or residential property from 39-year or 27.5-year depreciation to 5, 7, or 15-year schedules — dramatically accelerating your deductions. For a $500k property, a study might generate $80k in year-one deductions that would otherwise have been spread over decades.
A 1031 exchange defers capital gains tax when you sell investment property and reinvest in like-kind property. It makes sense when you're selling a appreciated property and plan to continue investing in real estate. A real estate CPA will model the numbers to confirm the exchange makes more sense than paying tax and redeploying capital.
If you or your spouse spend more than 750 hours per year on real estate activities and it constitutes more than half your work time, you can qualify as a real estate professional — allowing rental losses to offset ordinary income without limitation. This election requires careful documentation and a CPA who knows the rules.
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