Unlocking Tax Benefits with Section 179D: Utilizing Cost Segregation for Energy-Efficient Commercial Buildings
Understanding and leveraging specific tax incentives can lead to significant financial benefits for commercial property owners and real estate developers. This includes those who own and manage apartment complexes, office complexes, and warehouses. It applies to many commercial properties except low-rise residential buildings (three stories or under). The combination of cost segregation with the Section […]
Unmasking the Truth: 6 Common Misconceptions about Cost Segregation
In the complex world of real estate investments, maximizing profitability often hinges on effective tax strategies. One powerful but frequently misunderstood tool at the disposal of property owners is cost segregation. This method can significantly enhance cash flows by accelerating depreciation deductions, thereby deferring federal and state income taxes. Despite its benefits, many misconceptions cloud […]
Cost Segregation Study: An Investment that Boosts ROI
Having a cost segregation analysis performed is the first step to leveraging the complex tax strategy that can unlock a potentially substantial sum of liquidity. Unfortunately, the complexity of the process can make it seem daunting. This has also given rise to a host of myths that surround the process, making many developers and investors […]
Cost Segregation Strategies for Multifamily Owners: Boosting Returns in a Challenging Market
Multifamily real estate has long been seen as a stable investment, but in 2024 and beyond, stability isn’t guaranteed. High interest rates, softening rents, and maturing debt are pressuring margins and reshaping the playbook for owners, syndicators, and developers alike. Cost segregation offers a tax strategy that helps counterbalance these pressures by accelerating depreciation, increasing […]
The Truth About Depreciation Recapture: Why Cost Segregation Still Delivers Powerful Tax Savings
Want to understand how cost segregation can benefit your specific property, even with recapture in mind? Let’s run the numbers together, reach out today for a no-obligation benefit estimate. The Truth About Depreciation Recapture: Why Cost Segregation Still Delivers Powerful Tax Savings One of the most common misconceptions among real estate investors and even some tax […]
Owning Your Commercial Space? Here’s How Cost Segregation Can Unlock Big Tax Savings
As a business owner, purchasing the building or condo where your business operates is a bold and strategic move. It gives you more control, offers potential long-term appreciation, and allows you to invest in your own equity instead of a landlord’s. But what many business owners don’t realize is that the tax benefits of property […]
How Trump’s New Tax Plan Could Impact Real Estate Strategies in 2025
On May 12, 2025, House Republicans introduced a $4.9 trillion tax proposal strategy strongly supported by President Donald Trump, aiming to reshape the tax landscape significantly. Key components of this plan directly impact real estate investors and professionals, particularly concerning cost segregation strategies and energy efficiency incentives like Sections 179D and 45L. Key Tax Provisions […]
The Future of Bonus Depreciation: What Real Estate Investors Need to Know in 2025
Bonus depreciation has been one of the most powerful tax tools for real estate investors—enabling large, immediate deductions for qualifying property components. But in 2025, we’re deep into the phase-down period set by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), and the benefits are starting to shrink. Or are they? With proposed legislation from the […]
Maximizing Tax Deductions for Real Estate Professionals
Investing in real estate is a great way to build wealth over time and make passive income. But understanding taxes, especially when it comes to deducting losses from rental properties, can be tricky. One of the biggest challenges for real estate investors is figuring out the difference between “passive” and “non-passive” income. Luckily, there’s a […]
Trump’s Tax Policy Update: What Businesses and Individuals Need to Know
Staying Ahead of Potential Tax Changes President Donald Trump recently delivered a crucial address to Congress, signaling significant changes in tax policy that could have a major impact on businesses and individuals. One of the most noteworthy takeaways was the possibility of retroactive tax provisions, adding urgency to tax planning as lawmakers shape forthcoming legislation. With […]
Impact of §179D Tax Deduction on Energy Efficient Commercial Real Estate
In the dynamic realm of commercial real estate development and retrofitting, the strategic integration of tax incentives and energy-efficient design stands as a cornerstone for financial and environmental sustainability. Within the vast landscape of financial opportunities, the §179D Energy Efficient Commer Building Deduction of the U.S. tax code emerges as a distinctive niche, offering substantial […]
2025 Real Estate Investment Outlook
The real estate market is evolving, shaped by shifting economic factors, tax law changes, and political developments. As we look ahead to 2025, understanding these trends will be necessary for real estate investors and advisors navigating this complex landscape. Here’s what you need to know about the key trends shaping the real estate investment landscape […]
Maximize Tax Savings with Year-End Cost Segregation Planning
As the end of the year approaches, it’s the ideal time to engage in proactive tax planning to help uncover significant savings while setting the stage for a financially strong year ahead. Year-end planning isn’t just about closing books; it’s about fully exploring every opportunity to save on taxes. Below, we outline four strategies for […]
