

116. How to Qualify for the Real Estate Professional Status (REPS) and Still Sleep Well at Night
7 snips Sep 8, 2020
Learn about how to qualify for the Real Estate Professional Status (REPS) and the benefits of obtaining this status. Discover the requirements, such as spending at least 750 hours in a real property trader business, and how to group rental activities for the material participation test. Find out if it's possible to qualify with a full-time or part-time job and the importance of proactive logging. Hear advice on expecting audits, working with a tax advisor, and substantiating tax positions for IRS audits.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Qualifying as a Real Estate Professional for Tax Benefits
05:10 • 19min
Grouping Rental Activities for Material Participation Test
23:53 • 2min
Qualifying for Real Estate Professional Status with Full-Time or Part-Time Job
25:51 • 25min
Expecting Audits and Working with a Tax Advisor
51:11 • 11min
The Importance of Proactive Logging for Real Estate Professional Status
01:02:37 • 2min
Qualifying for Real Estate Professional Status and Substantiating Tax Positions
01:04:26 • 3min