Opportunity zones are garnering increased interest across the country. Taxpayers who meet the requirements for investing in an opportunity zone can potentially take advantage of increased depreciation ...

Did you know you can do cost segregation on virtually any property? Cost segregation identifies assets and costs within a property in order to accelerate depreciation. In return, this generates ...

I hear the comment all the time, “If I do cost segregation, I’ll just give it all back in recapture when I sell.” Allow me to debunk that myth and more. Processing Content Myth 1: “If I do cost ...

Cost segregation studies, or cost segs, have been a widely used accounting tool by real estate investors as a way to preserve capital and realize significant tax benefits through accelerated ...

A few years ago, I helped a client renovate a gorgeous set of cottages that the owner decided to use as short-term rentals. He made good money from the cozy beach bungalows, but hosting family ...

Let’s set the stage. A residential rental property owner acquired a 312-unit apartment complex and was looking for strategies to reduce an estimated tax liability of nearly $9 million. Our tax team ...

Cost segregation is a powerful tool that can benefit retirees who own commercial properties by optimizing their savings and offsetting taxes — particularly when it comes to converting a traditional ...

Multifamily investment returns come from three sources: income, appreciation and tax benefits. While income and appreciation are widely understood, the tax benefits tend to be less well known. Real ...

Earlier this year, a multifamily property owner I advise was assessing a cost segregation study for a recently acquired 180-unit complex. They were leaning toward a provider offering a fully remote ...

As a rule of thumb, investment real estate is purchased for three reasons: income, appreciation and tax shelter. Cash flow and appreciation arguably play the biggest role in determining the worthiness ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Better Business Advice has released its comprehensive review of the best cost segregation study services for 2024, featuring two standout firms in the field: Omega ...

From the archives: This story was originally published on Jan. 14, 2002, as a part of a special project by The Detroit News. James Kiner first watched his Detroit neighborhood and now his Southfield ...