Strategies

Cost segregation, plainly explained.

Long-form guides covering the tax rules CPAs use to accelerate depreciation on residential rental properties. Sourced from IRS publications, court cases, and current legislation. Every claim cites a primary source.

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Bonus depreciation

100% bonus is back, permanently, for property placed in service after Jan 19, 2025. What it actually does, what it doesn't touch, and how to size the year-one deduction.

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For prior-year property
Lookback studies

Pull missed depreciation from past years without amending old returns. The catch-up lands on the current return.

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When the building changes
Remodel dispositions

When your client tears out the kitchen, the old kitchen comes off the books. Done right, that triggers a deduction.

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Short-term rentals
STR requirements

Short-term rentals have special tax rules. The 7-day rule, material participation, and what to track.

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Long-term rentals
LTR requirements

Long-term rentals are the bread and butter. Passive activity rules and the real estate professional path.

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Worked example
Multifamily case study

Walk through how a $5M Atlanta multifamily property breaks down across 5-, 15-, and 27.5-year buckets.

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