One of the most frustrating moments for real estate owners happens at tax time. You see a rental “loss” on paper and you assume it will reduce your taxes. Then
Real Estate Professional Status sounds simple online. Work 750 hours in real estate. More than half your working time is in real estate. Now rental losses can offset other income.
Short term rentals can be one of the most tax sensitive real estate strategies because the rules depend on how the rental is operated, not just what you own. Two
Cost segregation is one of the most powerful depreciation strategies available to real estate owners, and also one of the most overhyped. When it is used correctly, it can accelerate
Electing S corp status can be one of the most valuable moves for the right business, but the benefits depend on one thing most owners miss. Timing. If you file
Hiring your first employee is a major milestone. It usually means the business is growing and you are ready to build capacity. It also means you are stepping into a
Choosing an entity structure is one of the biggest decisions a business owner makes, and it is also one of the most misunderstood. Many people choose an entity because someone
If you have ever tried to file 1099s in January without a plan, you know how it goes. You scramble to figure out who you paid.You realize you never collected
Most tax savings happens before the year ends, not after your tax return is already locked in. Once the year closes, your CPA can report what happened. Planning is about
Estimated taxes are one of the most common reasons business owners feel blindsided. They have a good year, cash is coming in, and then they find out they owe a
Vehicle deductions are one of the most common write offs for business owners, and also one of the easiest places to make mistakes. Many owners either over claim without documentation
The home office deduction is one of the most misunderstood tax topics for business owners. Some people avoid it completely because they think it triggers an audit. Others claim it
Many real estate investors come to AE Tax Advisors confused and frustrated. Their tax return shows large rental losses, yet their tax bill barely changes — or doesn’t change at
Real Estate Professional Status sounds simple online. Work 750 hours in real estate. More than half your working time is in real estate. Now rental losses can offset other income.
Short term rentals can be one of the most tax sensitive real estate strategies because the rules depend on how the rental is operated, not just what you own. Two
Cost segregation is one of the most powerful depreciation strategies available to real estate owners, and also one of the most overhyped. When it is used correctly, it can accelerate
Electing S corp status can be one of the most valuable moves for the right business, but the benefits depend on one thing most owners miss. Timing. If you file
Hiring your first employee is a major milestone. It usually means the business is growing and you are ready to build capacity. It also means you are stepping into a
Choosing an entity structure is one of the biggest decisions a business owner makes, and it is also one of the most misunderstood. Many people choose an entity because someone
If you have ever tried to file 1099s in January without a plan, you know how it goes. You scramble to figure out who you paid.You realize you never collected
Most tax savings happens before the year ends, not after your tax return is already locked in. Once the year closes, your CPA can report what happened. Planning is about
Estimated taxes are one of the most common reasons business owners feel blindsided. They have a good year, cash is coming in, and then they find out they owe a
Vehicle deductions are one of the most common write offs for business owners, and also one of the easiest places to make mistakes. Many owners either over claim without documentation
The home office deduction is one of the most misunderstood tax topics for business owners. Some people avoid it completely because they think it triggers an audit. Others claim it
Paying your kids through your business can be a legitimate strategy when it is done the right way. It can help shift income to a lower tax bracket, teach your
If you own real estate or run a business, there is one tax rule that quietly decides whether you get a deduction now or whether you spread it out over
Mid term rentals are growing fast because they sit in a sweet spot. Less turnover than short term rentals, often better rates than long term rentals, and a tenant base
Long term rentals are one of the most reliable ways to build wealth, but the tax side can feel confusing if you treat it like an afterthought. Most long term
S corps are popular for one main reason. When done correctly, they can reduce self employment taxes by splitting owner income between W2 wages and distributions. But the moment you
The QBI deduction is one of the biggest tax benefits available to many business owners, and it is also one of the easiest to misunderstand. Some people hear “20% deduction”
