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Bonus Depreciation and 1031 Exchanges: A Hidden Opportunity

September 18, 2025 By Stephen Nelson CPA

Combine Section 1031 like-kind exchanges with Section 168(k) bonus depreciation to create large deductions.

Real estate investors know about bonus depreciation. They also know about 1031 like-kind exchanges. But not everyone realizes that the two rules can … [Read more...] about Bonus Depreciation and 1031 Exchanges: A Hidden Opportunity

Filed Under: depreciation, real estate, Short-term rental

The Section 168(k) Bonus Depreciation Purchased Requirement

September 18, 2025 By Stephen Nelson CPA

100% bonus depreciation creates new opportunities for investors and entrepreneurs

You can get 100% bonus depreciation on tangible personal property assets you purchase and place into service after January 19, 2025. That seems … [Read more...] about The Section 168(k) Bonus Depreciation Purchased Requirement

Filed Under: business taxes, depreciation, real estate, Short-term rental

Short-term-rental Tax Tips and Tricks

February 3, 2025 By Stephen Nelson CPA

Short-term-rental tax tips and tricks can save small investors big

Short-term rentals provide some of the easiest and most powerful tax savings opportunities available to investors. You can literally save six figures … [Read more...] about Short-term-rental Tax Tips and Tricks

Filed Under: personal finance, real estate, Short-term rental

The Real Estate Investment Every Entrepreneur Should Consider

December 3, 2024 By Stephen Nelson CPA

Real estate investment that an entrepreneur should consider blog post art: Small busineses in a downtown village.

I’m not a real estate investment fanatic. I mean, sure, I think real estate investment probably belongs in most people’s portfolios. But you can do … [Read more...] about The Real Estate Investment Every Entrepreneur Should Consider

Filed Under: Calculators, entrepreneurship, real estate

Home Investment Calculator

September 18, 2024 By Stephen Nelson CPA

Use the Home Investment Calculator to estimate the return from buying a home.

You can use the Home Investment Calculator below to estimate the pre-tax rate of return you earn by buying and living in a home. Just enter the your … [Read more...] about Home Investment Calculator

Filed Under: Calculators, real estate

Short-term-rental Depreciation Deductions Calculator

August 30, 2024 By Stephen Nelson CPA

Short-term-rentals, handled correctly, can produce large depreciation deductions in the early years.

A handful of times recently, prospective real estate investors have asked me about the depreciation deductions they can expect if they successfully … [Read more...] about Short-term-rental Depreciation Deductions Calculator

Filed Under: Calculators, real estate, Short-term rental

The Section 183 Short-term Rental Problem

August 1, 2024 By Stephen Nelson CPA

The Section 183 short-term rental problem: Another way to goof up your vacation property taxes.

So, let's talk briefly about Section 183 and your short-term rental property. It’s summer obviously. You’ve probably been renting the place. Maybe … [Read more...] about The Section 183 Short-term Rental Problem

Filed Under: real estate, Short-term rental

Grouping Activities to Achieve Material Participation

August 7, 2023 By Stephen Nelson CPA

Grouping activities may lead to material participation

This week, a quick discussion of grouping activities as backdoor way to materially participate. But first a bit of background about what material … [Read more...] about Grouping Activities to Achieve Material Participation

Filed Under: business taxes, individual income taxes, real estate

Vacation Home Rental Tax Traps

July 3, 2023 By Stephen Nelson CPA

Vacation home rental tax traps abound. You want to be careful.

You want to learn the vacation home rental tax rules if you rent, own or are considering renting or owning a second home. Here's why: Vacation home … [Read more...] about Vacation Home Rental Tax Traps

Filed Under: individual income taxes, real estate

A Dozen Ways to Deduct Real Estate Losses

December 1, 2022 By Stephen Nelson CPA

Tricks for deducting real estate losses to save taxes

Tax law (and especially Section 469 of the Internal Revenue Code) mostly eliminates your ability to save big on taxes using real estate. That said, … [Read more...] about A Dozen Ways to Deduct Real Estate Losses

Filed Under: business taxes, Corporate taxation, entrepreneurship, individual income taxes, real estate

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Child focused tax benefits have taken on many forms over the years.  We've had child tax credits, dependent care credits, education credits, 529 … [Read More...] about Trump Savings Accounts – Free Money from the Government

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