Episode 1 from Real Estate Taxation Series. There are different categories of capital-gains, taxed at different rates by different levels of government. Whether you have a CPA or not (and you should), every landlord should have a basic understanding of how their capital gains may be taxed when selling real estate.
Episode 2 from Real Estate Taxation Series.. Even while your real estate appreciated over the years, your accountant likely was claiming that the property was depreciating every year-at least on paper. This episode reviews the benefits of deducting depreciation today to push a tax into the future.
Episode 3 from Real Estate Taxation Series. 1031 exchanges are not the only way to kick the tax can down the road. Yet for most taxpayers, IRC Sec. 1031 continues to offer the best overall tax consequences. Watch our video to learn why.
Episode 4 from Real Estate Taxation Series. Outside the sale of real estate (or in the event of a failed 1031 exchange), a QOZ fund may be a suitable way to defer taxes while investing in neighborhoods that need to attract investment capital for redevelopment or new construction.
Episode 5 from Real Estate Taxation Series. Didn't we cover depreciation in Episode Two? Yes, but here we want to emphasize the impact that a 1031 exchange has on continuing to deduct depreciation from the income of a replacement property.
Episode 6 from Real Estate Taxation Series. Losses from one category of investments may not be available to offset gains or income from another category. In real estate, it is important to know whether your investment generates "active", "passive" or "portfolio" income.