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The Ins and Outs of Real Estate Income: Tax Planning for Short-Term Rentals

CTP

Using real estate as a source of income is only becoming more popular with the advent of sites like Airbnb and VRBO that enable homeowners to earn extra cash from property they already own. Taxpayers who are new to leveraging real estate for income may be unfamiliar with the tax loopholes available to them.

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Using an Income Tax Preparation Service: Is It Worth the Cost?

MyIRSRelief

When it comes to tax season, many people are faced with the decision of whether to prepare their own taxes or use an income tax preparation service. While it may seem like an added expense, there are many benefits to using a professional tax preparation service that make it well worth the cost.

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A Tax-Smart Way to Develop and Sell Appreciated Land

RogerRossmeisl

If you subdivide it, develop the resulting parcels and sell them off for a hefty profit, it could trigger a large tax bill. In this scenario, the tax rules generally treat you as a real estate dealer. net investment income tax (NIIT) for a combined federal rate of up to 40.8%. You may also owe the 3.8%

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Pros and Cons of Different Types of Real Estate Funds

Cherry Bekaert

When investing in real estate funds , especially amid a volatile macroeconomic landscape, it is imperative to know the differences between the various types of funds. Tax Advantages – REITs do not have to pay a corporate tax, so there is a higher available payout for investors.

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Investing in Real Estate? How to Qualify for Real Estate Professional Tax Status  

Anders CPA

If you’re a taxpayer with income from rental activities or other real estate investments , it’s important to understand whether the IRS considers you a real estate professional. This consideration impacts the tax treatment of any rental income or losses and, consequently, may result in significant tax savings.

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The Tax Break Commercial Real Estate Investors Might Need After COVID-19

Withum

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact on commercial real estate values, and in some cases resulted in property no longer being able to support the debt with which it is encumbered. However, the resulting forgiveness of a portion of the debt does not automatically result in federal taxable income. not insolvent).

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Reducing your Tax Liability as a Multi-Family Real Estate Investor

Withum

Real estate investors generally want to do everything possible to maximize their return on investment when investing in residential rental properties. This means the property’s depreciation deduction is calculated by dividing the tax basis by 27.5. years ($5,000,000 / 27.5 yrs. = $181,818/yr.).