Income and losses from investment real estate or rental property are passive by definition — unless you’re a real estate professional. Why does this matter? Passive income may be subject to the 3.8% net investment income tax (NIIT), and passive losses generally are deductible only against passive income, with the excess being carried forward. Of course the NIIT is part …
Mark Patten, CPA and Mandy Thiebaud, CPA of McKinnon Patten & Associates discuss with Old Capital Podcast how earned income and passive income are treated by the IRS, capitalizing versus expensing replacements & repairs, and why owning real estate is more than just a return on your investment. Find out about 1031 exchanges, like-kind exchanges as well as cost segregation …
Since the Great Recession of 2008, the nation’s rental market has been an economic bright spot for investors. The median rent for a new apartment climbed to $1,372 last year, a 26% increase from 2012. The 2008 housing crash led to stricter lending standards and thus to 37% of households renting their homes in 2014—the highest level in over 45 …
Let’s say you sold investment real estate in a seller-financed installment sale transaction. Later, you’re forced to repossess the property because the buyer fails to meet his payment obligations. What are the federal income tax consequences of the repossession? This article will provide the answer. Repossession Tax Basics Under Section 1038 of the Internal Revenue Code, repossessing investment real estate …
Dallas-Fort Worth Home Real Estate Has Seen Dramatic Value Increases House values continue to rise in the low interest rate, post-recession economy. Homeowners are experiencing this increase not only in East and West coast cities like New York, Los Angeles, Boston, and San Diego, but here in Dallas-Fort Worth as well. In fact, according to Allie Beth Allman & Associates’ …