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“name”: “What is Real Estate Professional Status (REPS) and how do I qualify?”,
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“text”: “Real Estate Professional Status is the most powerful tax designation available to real estate investors, but it’s also the most scrutinized by the IRS. The 750-hour requirement and majority-time test must be met and documented meticulously — contemporaneous time logs are essential. For Phoenix investors who qualify, REPS converts all rental losses from passive to non-passive, allowing them to offset unlimited amounts of W-2 or business income. KDA’s team will evaluate your eligibility, help you build a compliant time-tracking system, and defend your REPS election if audited.”
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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”: “The key advantage of a QOZ investment over a 1031 exchange is that appreciation in the Opportunity Fund after 10 years is completely tax-free — not just deferred. The key disadvantage is that depreciation recapture is still taxable when the original gain is recognized (in 2026 under current law). For Phoenix investors with large capital gains and a long investment horizon, combining a 1031 exchange for recapture deferral with a QOZ investment for gain deferral can be a sophisticated strategy. KDA’s team specializes in these multi-strategy exit plans.”
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“name”: “How does Arizona’s property tax system work for rental property owners?”,
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“text”: “Arizona property taxes are administered at the county level and assessed annually by county assessors. Unlike California’s Prop 13, Arizona does not cap annual assessment increases — properties are reassessed regularly at current market value. However, Arizona’s property tax rates are generally lower than California’s effective rates for investment properties. Residential rental properties are typically assessed at 10% of full cash value (the ‘assessment ratio’), while commercial properties are assessed at 18%. KDA’s Phoenix team will review your Arizona property tax assessments and advise on appeal opportunities if your property is over-assessed.”
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“text”: “Absolutely. A look-back cost segregation study allows you to reclassify assets on properties you’ve already owned and take all the missed accelerated depreciation in the current tax year via Form 3115. There is no statute of limitations on this strategy. A Phoenix investor who bought a $1M commercial property 8 years ago and never did a cost seg study could potentially generate $200,000–$400,000 in current-year deductions. KDA will run a free feasibility analysis to determine your look-back potential.”
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“text”: “Passive activity loss (PAL) rules under IRC Section 469 prevent rental losses from offsetting active income (W-2 wages, business income) for most investors. Rental activities are presumed passive unless you qualify for REPS or the STR loophole. Passive losses can only offset passive income — they are ‘suspended’ and carried forward until you have passive income to offset or you sell the property. The $25,000 passive loss allowance provides limited relief for investors with AGI under $100,000. KDA’s Phoenix team will map your passive loss position and identify strategies to unlock suspended losses.”
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“name”: “What is the 14-day rule for vacation rental properties?”,
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“text”: “The 14-day rule (also called the vacation home rule) applies when you use a rental property personally for more than 14 days OR more than 10% of the days it’s rented, whichever is greater. If you exceed this threshold, the property is classified as a ‘vacation home’ — deductions are limited to rental income (you cannot generate a loss), and the property may not qualify for the STR loophole. KDA’s Phoenix team tracks personal use days carefully for STR clients and advises on how to stay below the threshold to preserve full deductibility.”
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“text”: “If you own one rental property and your tax situation is straightforward, a general CPA can handle the basics. But the moment you have multiple properties, a short-term rental, a fix-and-flip, or a portfolio worth $500K+, you need a specialist. The tax strategies available to real estate investors — cost segregation, bonus depreciation, REPS election, STR loophole, 1031 exchanges — require deep expertise to execute correctly and defend in an audit. KDA’s Phoenix team focuses exclusively on these strategies.”
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“text”: “Both local and national real estate CPAs can serve Phoenix investors effectively — the key is specialization, not geography. A local CPA knows Phoenix’s specific market, local tax rates, and regional nuances. A national firm may have deeper real estate specialization and more sophisticated strategies. KDA Inc. combines both: we have deep expertise in Phoenix’s specific tax environment (county tax rates, local regulations, market dynamics) with the full-service capabilities of a national real estate tax advisory firm. We serve clients throughout Phoenix and the surrounding area both in-person and remotely.”
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“text”: “Credentials matter, but specialization matters more. A CPA who does real estate taxes for 5% of their clients is less valuable than one for whom it’s 100% of their practice. Ask directly: ‘What percentage of your clients are real estate investors?’ At KDA, the answer is 100%. Our Phoenix team lives and breathes real estate tax law — it’s all we do.”
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“text”: “Beyond the 2.5% flat income tax, Arizona offers real estate investors: (1) no state estate or inheritance tax — your heirs keep more; (2) Opportunity Zone investments in designated Phoenix areas for additional capital gains deferral; (3) relatively low property tax rates compared to national averages; (4) no tax on long-term residential rental income at the state TPT level; and (5) a business-friendly regulatory environment that makes operating rental properties simpler than in many other states. KDA’s Phoenix team will ensure you’re capturing every Arizona-specific tax advantage.”
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