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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 is the turbocharger for cost segregation studies. Without bonus depreciation, reclassified assets are depreciated over 5, 7, or 15 years. With 100% bonus depreciation (restored permanently in 2025), those same assets are fully deducted in year one. For a Mira Mesa investor buying a $1M commercial property, this can mean $300,000–$400,000 in first-year deductions — potentially eliminating your entire tax liability for the year and creating a net operating loss to carry forward.”
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“name”: “What is the difference between a real estate dealer and a real estate investor for tax purposes?”,
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“text”: “The dealer vs. investor distinction is one of the most consequential in real estate tax law. A real estate investor holds property for appreciation and rental income — gains are taxed at capital gains rates (0–20%) and losses are passive. A real estate dealer holds property primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course of business (flippers, developers) — gains are taxed as ordinary income (up to 37%) AND subject to self-employment tax (15.3%). The dealer classification can increase your tax rate on a $500,000 gain from 20% to 52%+. KDA’s Mira Mesa team will structure your activities to maintain investor status and avoid dealer classification.”
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“name”: “How do I pay my children through my real estate business to shift income?”,
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“text”: “Paying your children for legitimate work in your real estate business is a legal income-shifting strategy that can save significant taxes. If your child is under 18 and you operate as a sole proprietorship or single-member LLC (not a corporation), their wages are exempt from FICA tax. Their wages are deductible to you at your marginal rate and taxed to them at their lower rate (often 0–10%). For a Mira Mesa investor in the 37% bracket paying a child $14,600 (the 2026 standard deduction), the tax savings are approximately $5,400. The work must be legitimate and the pay must be reasonable. KDA’s team will structure this strategy correctly.”
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“text”: “For Mira Mesa real estate investors, the interaction between rental income and retirement accounts is nuanced. Passive rental income doesn’t qualify as earned income for IRA contributions. But if you have a real estate management company or qualify for REPS, you may have earned income that supports larger retirement contributions. A Solo 401(k) or SEP-IRA can be powerful tools for real estate professionals to shelter active income. KDA’s team will design a retirement contribution strategy that complements your real estate tax plan.”
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“name”: “What is the Section 121 exclusion and can I use it for investment property?”,
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“text”: “The Section 121 exclusion is one of the most valuable tax benefits in the entire tax code — but it’s limited to primary residences. For Mira Mesa real estate investors, the strategic play is to convert a highly appreciated investment property to a primary residence, satisfy the 2-year use requirement, and then sell with up to $500,000 in excluded gains. This strategy requires careful planning around the non-qualified use rules and depreciation recapture. KDA’s Mira Mesa real estate CPA team will model the tax impact and advise on whether the conversion strategy makes sense.”
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“name”: “Does California conform to federal 1031 exchange rules?”,
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“text”: “California conforms to IRC Section 1031 for exchanges of California real estate into California replacement property. The complication arises when you exchange out of California into another state — California’s ‘clawback’ law (effective 2014) requires you to file FTB Form 3840 annually and pay California tax when the out-of-state replacement property is eventually sold. This makes exchanging out of California a complex decision that requires careful planning. KDA’s Mira Mesa team will model the California clawback impact before you proceed with any out-of-state exchange.”
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“text”: “The 1031 exchange is how the wealthiest real estate investors in Mira Mesa build multi-generational wealth — by never paying capital gains tax during their lifetime. Every exchange defers the tax, and if you hold the replacement property until death, your heirs receive a stepped-up basis that eliminates the deferred gain entirely. KDA’s Mira Mesa real estate CPA team has guided hundreds of exchanges and will ensure yours is structured to maximize deferral and minimize risk.”
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“text”: “A short sale or foreclosure on rental property creates two potential tax events: (1) cancellation of debt (COD) income — if the lender forgives debt exceeding the property’s value, the forgiven amount is generally taxable income; (2) gain or loss on the disposition — calculated as the difference between the debt discharged (the ‘amount realized’) and your adjusted basis. For Mira Mesa investors, the COD income may be excludable if you’re insolvent at the time of the foreclosure (the insolvency exclusion). KDA’s team will calculate your tax exposure from a short sale or foreclosure and identify all available exclusions.”
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“text”: “Think of it this way: REPS unlocks ALL your rental losses across your entire portfolio. The STR loophole unlocks losses only from qualifying short-term rentals. If you have a mix of long-term and short-term rentals, REPS is more powerful. If you’re a W-2 employee with one or two Airbnb properties, the STR loophole is more accessible. KDA’s Mira Mesa real estate CPA team will model both strategies and show you exactly how much each one saves in your specific tax situation.”
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