Ken McElroy Show

New Tax Bill Changes EVERYTHING For Investors

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Jul 7, 2025
Scott Saunders, a tax law expert focused on real estate investments, dives into the implications of the new tax bill. He discusses the transformative effects on investors, particularly the advantages of 1031 exchanges for deferring capital gains taxes. Saunders highlights bonus depreciation's role in spurring market activity and emphasizes the importance of cost segregation for maximizing tax benefits. He also unpacks opportunities in Opportunity Zones, showcasing their potential for tax-free income and community revitalization.
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INSIGHT

Permanence Boosts Investor Confidence

  • The new tax bill brings permanence and certainty to key investor benefits like 1031 exchanges.
  • This certainty encourages more capital redeployment and transactional activity in real estate.
INSIGHT

1031 Exchange Preserved and Powerful

  • The 1031 exchange remains fully intact, avoiding previous proposals to cap gains.
  • It fosters job creation across real estate-related industries by increasing transaction volumes.
ANECDOTE

Ken's Billboard Investment Story

  • Ken McElroy shares buying billboards to leverage bonus depreciation and get huge tax advantages.
  • This strategy offset taxes while reinvesting in assets that qualify for accelerated depreciation.
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