Tangible Property Regulations, PADs, and Cost Segregation: A Guide for CPAs

TPRs

Navigating Tangible Property Regulations: Leveraging Partial Asset Dispositions and Cost Segregation for Optimal Tax Outcomes  The Tangible Property Regulations (TPRs), finalized by the IRS in 2013, significantly reshaped the tax treatment of tangible property. For Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), understanding the intricacies of these rules is essential to helping clients make informed decisions, especially when […]

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 […]

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 in 2025 

Tax Strategy

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 

Tax Guide

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

Tax Policy

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

Tax Guide

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

Tax Strategy

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 […]