

109. Year-End Tax Planning For Real Estate Investors feat. Bill Faeth
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In this episode, I sit down with Bill Faeth to tackle year-end tax strategies every real estate investor needs to know. We explore the importance of proper bookkeeping, navigating material participation rules, and the pros and cons of cost segregation studies. Bill and I also discuss why tax planning is about long-term strategy, not just short-term savings, and share actionable tips to optimize your tax position before the year ends.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:29 Why tax planning requires a long-term mindset
00:03:35 The three checks for proper bookkeeping
00:06:29 Prepaying taxes and IRS interest rate changes
00:09:15 The pros and cons of cost segregation studies
00:11:57 Tax-smart strategies for vehicle purchases
00:14:00 Prepaying expenses to maximize year-end deductions
00:16:34 How to pay your kids and fund their Roth IRAs
00:19:31 Material participation requirements for STR tax benefits
00:24:56 Building a strong audit defense with documentation
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*None of this is meant to be specific investment advice, it's for entertainment purposes only.