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“name”: “What is a real estate syndication and how is it taxed?”,
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“text”: “A real estate syndication pools capital from multiple investors to purchase larger properties — apartment complexes, commercial buildings, industrial facilities — that individual investors couldn’t afford alone. Syndications are typically structured as LLCs or limited partnerships, with a general partner (the operator) and limited partners (the investors). Tax treatment: investors receive a K-1 showing their share of income, losses, depreciation, and other items. Passive losses from syndications are subject to passive activity rules — they can only offset passive income unless you qualify for REPS. KDA’s Coronado team advises both syndication operators and investors on tax optimization.”
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“name”: “How do I pay my children through my real estate business to shift income?”,
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“text”: “Employing your children in your Coronado real estate business can shift income from your 37% bracket to their 0–10% bracket, saving significant taxes. The key requirements: legitimate work (not just token tasks), reasonable compensation, proper payroll records, and a W-2 issued to the child. For children under 18 in unincorporated businesses, the FICA exemption adds another layer of savings. KDA’s real estate CPA team will set up the payroll structure, document the work arrangement, and ensure full compliance.”
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“name”: “What is an opportunity zone investment and how does it compare to a 1031 exchange?”,
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“text”: “Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) investments allow you to defer and potentially reduce capital gains by investing in designated low-income census tracts. Key differences from a 1031 exchange: (1) QOZ investments can be funded with any capital gain (stocks, business sales, crypto) — not just real estate proceeds; (2) QOZ defers the original gain until 2026 (or when you sell the QOZ investment); (3) If you hold the QOZ investment for 10+ years, ALL appreciation in the QOZ investment is tax-free. The 1031 exchange defers the original gain indefinitely but doesn’t eliminate it. For Coronado investors with large non-real estate gains, a QOZ investment can be more powerful than a 1031 exchange.”
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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”: “An FLP is one of the most powerful estate planning tools for Coronado real estate investors with large portfolios. By contributing properties to the FLP and gifting limited partnership interests to children or trusts, you: (1) remove appreciating assets from your taxable estate; (2) apply valuation discounts (15–40%) to reduce gift tax; (3) maintain control as general partner; and (4) centralize property management. The IRS scrutinizes FLPs heavily — proper structure, documentation, and business purpose are essential. KDA’s team will ensure your FLP is structured to withstand IRS challenge.”
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“name”: “How does the $25,000 passive loss allowance work for rental property owners?”,
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“text”: “The $25,000 allowance is the ‘consolation prize’ passive loss rule for middle-income rental property owners. If your AGI is under $100,000 and you actively participate in your rental, you can deduct up to $25,000 in rental losses against your W-2 income. The allowance phases out at $50 cents per dollar of AGI between $100,000 and $150,000. For most Coronado investors earning above $150,000, this allowance is completely phased out — making REPS or the STR loophole the only paths to unlocking rental losses. KDA’s team will identify which strategy applies to your income level.”
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“name”: “How does inflation affect my real estate tax strategy?”,
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“text”: “In an inflationary environment, Coronado real estate investors face a specific tax challenge: depreciation deductions are fixed in nominal dollars, but the tax savings they generate decline in real (inflation-adjusted) terms over time. A $10,000 depreciation deduction in 2035 is worth less in real terms than the same deduction today. The solution is front-loading depreciation through cost segregation and bonus depreciation — taking the maximum deductions as early as possible. KDA’s team will model the inflation-adjusted value of different depreciation strategies for your Coronado properties.”
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“name”: “When should a real estate investor hire a CPA?”,
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“text”: “If you’re asking when to hire a real estate CPA, the answer is immediately. Every month without a tax strategy is a month of missed deductions. The IRS gives real estate investors extraordinary tax advantages — depreciation, cost segregation, 1031 exchanges, REPS — but only if you know how to use them. KDA’s Coronado team will audit your current tax position in a free consultation and show you exactly what you’ve been leaving on the table.”
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“name”: “How does California’s 13.3% income tax rate affect real estate investors?”,
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“text”: “California’s 13.3% rate means every dollar of rental income or capital gain costs significantly more in CA than in most other states. For Coronado investors, this amplifies the value of every tax strategy: a $100,000 cost segregation deduction saves $13,300 in CA state tax alone — on top of federal savings. KDA’s Coronado team designs California-specific tax strategies that account for the state’s unique tax environment, including CA’s non-conformity with certain federal provisions.”
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“name”: “What is a reverse 1031 exchange and when should I use one?”,
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“text”: “A reverse 1031 exchange allows you to acquire the replacement property BEFORE selling your relinquished property — the opposite of a standard exchange. This is useful in competitive markets like Coronado where you need to move quickly on a replacement property before your current property sells. The replacement property is held by an Exchange Accommodation Titleholder (EAT) until you sell the relinquished property, with a 180-day window to complete the sale. Reverse exchanges are more complex and expensive than standard exchanges but can be essential in fast-moving markets.”
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“name”: “What is the tax impact of converting a rental property to a primary residence?”,
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“text”: “Converting a rental property to your primary residence is a strategic move that can eventually unlock the Section 121 exclusion ($250,000/$500,000 of gain tax-free). However, there are important tax consequences: (1) depreciation recapture is not excluded — even after 2 years of primary residence use, the depreciation you claimed during the rental period is taxed at 25% on sale; (2) gains attributable to periods of non-qualified use (rental periods after 2008) are not excluded; (3) the conversion itself is not a taxable event. KDA’s Coronado team will model the tax impact of a conversion and determine whether the Section 121 benefit outweighs the non-qualified use limitation.”
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