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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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Deduction of Interest Expense During Prolonged Real Estate Development

Withum

If the development of a real estate property is executed without any complications, the project will begin operations and be placed in service post-production. This article takes a closer look at the tax treatment of interest expense during prolonged real estate development.

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Divide and Conquer: The Valuation of Undivided Real Estate Interests for Tax Planning

Withum

An undivided real estate interest is a form of ownership in which several parties hold ownership of the same property. In real estate, undivided interests are common in inherited, family-owned, and investment properties. This can result in significant tax liabilities, especially for high-value properties.

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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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