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How My DIY Cost Segregation Almost Cost Me $70,000 in Tax Savings
Right before the pandemic hit, I took the plunge and bought my first commercial property, a cozy mixed-use building with retail space on...
Apr 24 min read


Property Type Classification Guide
When it comes to real estate and asset management, accurately classifying property types is crucial for compliance and taxation.
Apr 13 min read


What is Qualified Improvement Property?
Qualified Improvement Property (QIP) is an important tax category that affects how businesses handle the depreciation of certain...
Mar 134 min read


Missed the Cost Segregation Boat? Why It's Never Too Late to Accelerate Depreciation
Let me share something that many real estate investors never realize, but it could save you tens of thousands in taxes starting this...
Mar 94 min read


What is a depreciation schedule?
A depreciation schedule is a comprehensive accounting record that monitors the gradual decline in value of an asset throughout its useful...
Mar 63 min read


Bonus Depreciation in 2025: A Comprehensive Guide for Real Estate Investors
The real estate investment landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with the reinstated 100% bonus depreciation
Feb 275 min read


What is a 1031 Exchange? Rules to Know and Integration with Cost Segregation
I've put together a detailed guide that covers 1031 exchanges and how they can be effectively paired with cost segregation . Let me...
Feb 225 min read


Understanding IRS Form 3115: Application for Change in Accounting Method
What is Form 3115? Businesses need IRS approval to change their accounting methods to ensure consistency and fairness in tax reporting....
Feb 164 min read


What is 45L Tax Credit?
The 45L Energy Tax Credit is a federal incentive designed to promote energy-efficient residential construction.
Feb 122 min read


Playbook for Pub 946: How to Depreciate Property
Here's the thing about depreciation: it's the tax code's way of acknowledging that everything we build, buy, or develop eventually wears...
Feb 64 min read


Understanding Sections 1231, 1245, and 1250 Property Classifications
Meet Sharron, a successful business owner who recently decided to sell two major assets from her manufacturing company: a commercial...
Feb 43 min read


What is 179D?
The 179D tax deduction, also known as the Energy-Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction , is a section of the tax code designed to...
Jan 103 min read


What is Recapture?
In tax accounting, recapture is the process of adjusting taxable income higher due to certain deductions made in the previous period. A...
Jan 83 min read


What is Estate Planning?
Think of estate planning as creating a detailed instruction manual for your loved ones about your wishes and assets. Just as you might...
Jan 73 min read


How Can Cost Seg Help You Navigate an Ever-Evolving Tax Environment?
As changes in the tax landscape accelerate, understanding cost segregation has never been more pivotal for real estate owners and...
Dec 30, 20244 min read

How to Calculate MACRS Depreciation
The Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS) is the primary method for calculating depreciation for tax purposes in the United...
Dec 20, 20243 min read

Asset Depreciation 101: Accelerated vs. Straight-Line Explained
Depreciation is more than just an accounting technique, understanding the mechanics enables businesses to make informed decisions.
Dec 17, 20243 min read

The History of Cost Segregation: A Walk Down Memory Lane
Cost segregation has emerged as a powerful tax strategy that has transformed how real estate investors approach property depreciation....
Dec 17, 20244 min read
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