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“text”: “The Section 121 exclusion allows homeowners to exclude up to $250,000 ($500,000 married) of capital gains from the sale of their primary residence, provided they’ve owned and used it as their primary residence for at least 2 of the last 5 years. Investment properties do NOT qualify for the Section 121 exclusion. However, if you convert an investment property to your primary residence, live in it for 2+ years, and then sell, you may qualify for a partial exclusion. The exclusion does NOT apply to depreciation recapture — that portion is always taxable. KDA’s Apache Junction team will model the Section 121 opportunity for any investment property you’re considering converting.”
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“text”: “A Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) is a passive real estate investment structure that qualifies as like-kind property for 1031 exchange purposes. DSTs allow investors to exchange out of an active rental property and into a fractional ownership interest in institutional-grade real estate (apartment complexes, medical offices, industrial facilities) without the management responsibilities. For Apache Junction investors who want to defer taxes but exit active management, a DST 1031 exchange is an ideal solution. KDA’s team will explain the DST options available and their tax implications.”
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“text”: “The cost of a real estate CPA in Apache Junction depends on your portfolio complexity. Simple rental property tax prep starts around $1,500–$2,500 annually. Full-service tax planning with cost segregation analysis, entity structuring, and year-round advisory typically runs $4,000–$15,000 depending on portfolio size. KDA’s pricing is transparent and value-based — we show you exactly what strategies we’ll deploy and what savings you can expect before you commit.”
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“text”: “Installment sales make the most sense when: (1) you can’t find a suitable 1031 replacement property; (2) you want to generate passive income from the sale proceeds; (3) spreading the gain over multiple years keeps you in lower tax brackets; or (4) you’re approaching retirement and want to match income recognition with your lower-income years. KDA’s Apache Junction real estate CPA team has structured installment sales for dozens of investors and will show you exactly how the tax math works for your specific property.”
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