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Are You a Tax-Favored Real Estate Professional?

RogerRossmeisl

For federal income tax purposes, the general rule is that rental real estate losses are passive activity losses (PALs). Excess rental real estate PALs for the year (PALs that you cannot currently deduct because you dont have enough passive income) are suspended and carried forward to future years.

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Understanding Taxes on Real Estate Gains

RogerRossmeisl

Let’s say you own real estate that has been held for more than one year and is sold for a taxable gain. Perhaps this gain comes from indirect ownership of real estate via a pass-through entity such as an LLC, partnership or S corporation.

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Depreciating Residential and Commercial Real Estate

Bharmal&Associates

A motel and apartment building are both rental real estate. Not according to the tax law. If you rent to residential and commercial tenants, the tax code classifies the building as residential only if 80 percent or more of the gross annual rent is from renting dwelling units. Why the difference?

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Claiming Big First-Year Real Estate Depreciation Deductions

RogerRossmeisl

Your business may be able to claim big first-year depreciation tax deductions for eligible real estate expenditures rather than depreciate them over several years. 179 deduction can be claimed for real estate qualified improvement property (QIP), up to the maximum annual allowance. But should you?

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Real Estate Accounting Best Practices: Ensuring Tax Readiness and Financial Success

Withum

Appropriate accounting practices are crucial for real estate entities not only to manage daily operations, but also to ensure tax readiness and compliance. Selecting the Appropriate Accounting Method The choice between cash and accrual accounting methods can significantly impact financial reporting and tax filings.

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Breaking Down the Tax Reform Bill’s Impact Across Industries

Withum

On Monday, May 12, 2025, the House Ways and Means Committee released additional details about its proposed tax legislation, The One, Big, Beautiful Bill. While the bill may undergo further changes in the Senate, it lays the foundation for 2025 tax reform. The existing regulations are set to expire on December 31, 2026.

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How Section 1231 Gains and Losses Affect Business Asset Sales

RogerRossmeisl

When selling business assets, understanding the tax implications is crucial. Business gain and loss tax basics The federal income tax character of gains and losses from selling business assets can fall into three categories: Capital gains and losses.

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