
Tax Smart Real Estate Investors Podcast
276. Dealer Status and the IRS: What Real Estate Investors Need to Know
Jun 4, 2024
Join Nathan Sosa, CPA as he discusses dealer status importance, real estate investment strategies, and the Winthrop Factors with Ryan. Learn how to ensure you pay capital gains taxes and not ordinary income taxes when selling a property.
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Quick takeaways
- Proper classification as an investor or dealer in real estate is crucial for optimizing tax benefits and avoiding higher tax rates.
- Utilizing the Winthrop factors can help evaluate dealer status by considering acquisition purpose, sales effort, and sales frequency for accurate tax treatment.
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Understanding Dealer Status in Real Estate
The key focus of this podcast episode is on dealer status in real estate transactions, exploring the differences between being classified as an investor versus a dealer. The discussion delves into the tax implications of dealer status, highlighting the significant variations in tax rates between investors and dealers, emphasizing the importance of proper classification to optimize tax benefits.
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