Beginning in 2026, new tax law changes significantly reshape how individuals benefit from charitable contributions. These updates expand access to deductions while also limiting certain benefits thereby making tax planning more important than ever. 1. New Deduction...
Rental Real Estate Loss Rules & Tax Deduction Strategies Rental real estate loss rules often surprise property owners who expect all rental losses to be immediately deductible. In fact, more than half of rental property owners report losses on Schedule E each...
Education Tax Credits: A Brief Overview Education tax credits can help offset the cost of college or trade school by reducing the amount of tax owed. If you, your spouse, or a dependent attended an eligible educational institution during the year, it may be worth...
January Tax Planning: Navigating the 2025 Landscape January often brings a sense of renewal, and from a tax perspective, it is an ideal time to pause and review the landscape as it currently stands. This includes understanding the rules already in effect, the changes...
The 2025 tax reset brings significant changes to the state and local tax (SALT) deduction and renewed importance to pass-through entity tax (PTET) planning for business owners. While the SALT cap increases to $40,000 for 2025, limitations and income-based phaseouts...
What are Trump Accounts? The IRS has released its first round of guidance on Trump accounts for children, a new long-term savings program created under H.R. 1, P.L. 119-21—commonly known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Designed to help children build...
Tax projections are an essential planning tool for real estate owners, enabling a shift from reactive, year-end tax filing to proactive, strategic management of investments. By estimating future tax liabilities, owners can optimize cash flow, make smarter investment...
A 1031 exchange is one of the most powerful tools available to real estate investors seeking to build wealth while deferring capital gains taxes. By selling an investment property and reinvesting the proceeds into another like-kind property, investors can keep their...
Effective real estate tax strategies are essential for maximizing investment returns and preserving long-term wealth. From cost segregation studies that accelerate depreciation to 1031 exchanges that defer capital gains, proactive planning can deliver significant tax...
What Is a Cost Segregation Study? Under standard tax rules, real estate is depreciated over long schedules—27.5 years for residential rental property and 39 years for commercial property. However, a property is more than just its core structure. Elements such as...