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“name”: “How does real estate investing affect my ability to contribute to retirement accounts?”,
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“text”: “Real estate investors in Burbank often overlook retirement account optimization as part of their overall tax strategy. If you have a property management company or other active real estate income, a Solo 401(k) allows contributions up to $69,000 per year (2026) — creating a massive additional deduction. If you qualify for REPS, your rental income may support even larger contributions. KDA’s real estate CPA team will integrate retirement account planning into your comprehensive tax strategy.”
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“name”: “How does the at-risk rules limitation affect real estate investors?”,
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“text”: “The at-risk rules (IRC Section 465) limit your deductible losses to the amount you have ‘at risk’ in the activity — generally your cash investment plus any recourse debt for which you are personally liable. For real estate, qualified nonrecourse financing (loans from commercial lenders secured by the property) is treated as at-risk, which is a special exception that makes real estate more favorable than other investments. Most Burbank real estate investors are not limited by the at-risk rules because their mortgage debt qualifies as at-risk. KDA’s team will confirm your at-risk status and ensure your losses are fully deductible.”
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“name”: “How can I minimize taxes when I sell my rental property outright?”,
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“text”: “If you decide to sell a Burbank rental property outright (without a 1031 exchange), the strategies to minimize taxes include: (1) maximize your adjusted basis — ensure all capital improvements are properly documented and added to basis; (2) time the sale in a low-income year to minimize the capital gains rate; (3) use an installment sale to spread the gain over multiple years; (4) apply suspended passive losses to offset the gain; (5) harvest capital losses from other investments to offset the gain; and (6) consider a charitable remainder trust if you have charitable intent. KDA’s team will model all options before you sign any sale agreement.”
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“name”: “What is a family limited partnership (FLP) and how can it benefit real estate investors?”,
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“text”: “For Burbank real estate investors planning to transfer wealth to the next generation, an FLP combines estate tax savings with operational efficiency. The valuation discount on LP interests (typically 20–35%) means you can transfer more wealth using less of your lifetime gift tax exemption. The FLP also provides creditor protection and centralizes management of multiple properties. KDA’s Burbank real estate CPA team will model the estate tax savings from an FLP structure and coordinate with your estate planning attorney on implementation.”
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“name”: “What is bonus depreciation and how does it work for real estate in 2026?”,
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“text”: “Bonus depreciation allows real estate investors to immediately deduct 100% of qualifying short-life assets (5-, 7-, and 15-year property) in the year they are placed in service, rather than depreciating them over their useful life. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed July 4, 2025, permanently restored 100% bonus depreciation for qualifying property acquired after January 19, 2025. This is a massive win for Burbank real estate investors — when combined with a cost segregation study, you can write off $100,000–$300,000+ in year one on a single property.”
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“name”: “How does California treat rental income from out-of-state investors?”,
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“text”: “California taxes all income derived from California sources — including rental income from California properties — regardless of where the property owner lives. Out-of-state investors who own rental property in Burbank must file a California nonresident tax return (Form 540NR) and pay California income tax on their California rental income at California’s rates (up to 13.3%). This applies even if you live in a no-income-tax state like Nevada, Texas, or Florida. KDA’s Burbank team handles nonresident California tax returns for out-of-state investors and ensures compliance with FTB requirements.”
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“name”: “What is a real estate syndication and how is it taxed?”,
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“text”: “Real estate syndications offer Burbank investors access to institutional-quality properties with the tax benefits of direct ownership — including depreciation, cost segregation, and 1031 exchange eligibility (at the entity level). As a limited partner, you receive a K-1 annually showing your allocable share of income and losses. Passive losses from syndications are subject to passive activity rules, but can be valuable if you have other passive income to offset. KDA’s team will analyze your syndication K-1s and integrate them into your overall tax strategy.”
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“name”: “What is a charitable remainder trust (CRT) and how can it help real estate investors?”,
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“text”: “A Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) is an irrevocable trust that allows you to donate highly appreciated real estate to the trust, avoid immediate capital gains tax, receive an income stream for life (or a term of years), and take a partial charitable deduction. The trust sells the property tax-free, reinvests the proceeds, and pays you an annuity. At the end of the trust term, the remaining assets pass to your designated charity. For Burbank investors with highly appreciated properties who want to avoid capital gains while generating income, a CRT can be a powerful alternative to a 1031 exchange. KDA’s team works with estate planning attorneys to structure CRTs.”
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“name”: “What is a Qualified Opportunity Zone investment and how does it compare to a 1031 exchange?”,
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“text”: “Opportunity Zones and 1031 exchanges serve different purposes. A 1031 exchange defers both capital gains AND depreciation recapture by reinvesting in like-kind real estate. A QOZ investment defers only capital gains (not recapture) but can eliminate tax on future appreciation entirely after 10 years. QOZ investments also accept gains from stock sales, business sales, and other assets — not just real estate. KDA’s Burbank real estate CPA team will model both strategies and recommend the optimal approach for your exit.”
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“text”: “Real Estate Professional Status (REPS) is an IRS designation under IRC Section 469(c)(7) that allows qualifying investors to treat rental losses as non-passive — meaning they can offset any type of income, including W-2 wages and business income. To qualify, you must: (1) spend more than 750 hours per year in real property trades or businesses; AND (2) spend more than 50% of your total working time in real property activities. REPS is most powerful for investors with large rental portfolios or those who have done cost segregation studies generating large paper losses. KDA’s Burbank team will assess your eligibility and help you document your hours.”
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