🧾 Real Estate Tax Strategist

🔄 Cost Segregation and Bonus Depreciation

After the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, cost segregation paired with 100 percent bonus depreciation has emerged as the ultimate strategy for real estate investors looking to supercharge their tax savings. By breaking down a property’s components into shorter‑life asset classes—5, 7, and 15‑year property—you can turn what would ordinarily be about $30,000 in annual depreciation into over $300,000 of first‑year write‑offs. Note currently the amount of bonus depreciation you can take is less than 100%. This does not change the tax‑savings power of this type of depreciation.

Failing to leverage this “secret sauce” can leave you with a significantly higher federal tax bill, reduced cash flow, and eroded after‑tax yields—potentially costing you tens of thousands of dollars every year.

💡 Use Your IRA to Pay Estimated Taxes—and Skip the Penalties

Missing quarterly estimated tax deadlines can lead to penalties. But there’s a smarter option—withholding from a retirement account. This article shows how using IRA withholding late in the year can satisfy your estimated tax obligation—with no penalty, and fewer deadlines to worry about.

🏞 Selling Vacant Land? You Can Defer Your Capital Gains Tax with a 1031 Exchange

Have vacant land? You could turn it into a tax-saving opportunity. In this informative article, Paul Getty of FGG1031 explains how landowners can complete a 1031 exchange—even without rental income—and how to structure it properly.

🧾 Is Your Tax Return a Mystery? Start with Schedule A

Tax returns can feel like a maze—but you know more than you think. This month, we dive into Schedule A: Itemized Deductions to help you spot errors in charitable contributions and other common write‑offs. A must‑read for investors who want more control over their tax picture.

⏳ How Long Do I Have to Hold Properties Bought in a 1031 Exchange?

It’s one of the most asked questions: how long do I need to hold the property I buy in an exchange? The IRS doesn’t give a number—but they care deeply about your intent. Learn what that means, and how to protect yourself.