24 July

Real estate investor vs. professional: Why it matters

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 …

16 June

Real Estate Investing Podcast with Mark Patten and Mandy Thiebaud

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 …

10 February

AVOIDING PASSIVE LOSSES

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 …

25 January

Repossessing Investment Property Sold in a Seller-Financed Deal

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 …

20 July

The National Jump In House Values and the Power of Home Improvements to Offset Capital Gains Taxes

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’ …