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“name”: “How do I calculate my basis in a rental property?”,
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“text”: “Basis tracking is one of the most important — and most neglected — aspects of real estate tax planning for Phoenix investors. Your adjusted basis determines your taxable gain on sale, and errors in basis calculation can cost you thousands in unnecessary taxes or trigger IRS scrutiny. KDA’s real estate CPA team maintains a complete basis schedule for every client property, tracking purchase price, closing costs, capital improvements, and accumulated depreciation from day one through eventual sale.”
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“text”: “S-Corps make sense for active real estate income — not passive rental income. If you run a property management company, do fix-and-flips, or earn real estate commissions, an S-Corp can save significant self-employment tax by splitting income between salary and distributions. But for buy-and-hold rental properties, an S-Corp creates more problems than it solves: no 1031 exchanges, no stepped-up basis at death, and complex accounting requirements. KDA’s Phoenix team will structure your business correctly — S-Corp for active income, LLC/individual for passive rentals.”
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“text”: “Self-directed IRAs are a powerful vehicle for Phoenix real estate investors who want to grow their retirement accounts through property ownership. A Roth SDIRA is especially powerful — all rental income and appreciation grow completely tax-free. The rules are strict: no personal use of the property, no transactions with disqualified persons (family members), and all property expenses must be paid from the IRA. KDA’s team will structure your SDIRA real estate investment correctly and ensure ongoing compliance.”
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“text”: “Syndication investing is one of the most tax-efficient ways for Phoenix investors to access real estate without active management. The syndication structure (typically an LLC or LP) passes through depreciation deductions — often amplified by cost segregation studies at the entity level — to limited partners via K-1. These passive losses can offset passive income from other sources. For investors who qualify for REPS, syndication losses can offset active income as well. KDA’s Phoenix real estate CPA team will maximize the tax benefits from your syndication investments.”
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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”: “The repair/improvement distinction can mean the difference between a current-year deduction and a 27.5-year depreciation schedule. For Phoenix rental property owners, the IRS safe harbors are your best friend: (1) De Minimis Safe Harbor — items costing $2,500 or less per invoice are automatically expensed; (2) Routine Maintenance Safe Harbor — recurring maintenance that keeps the property in its ordinary operating condition is expensed; (3) Small Taxpayer Safe Harbor — for buildings with unadjusted basis under $1M, you can expense up to the lesser of $10,000 or 2% of basis annually. KDA’s team applies all three safe harbors to maximize your deductions.”
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“text”: “Airbnb income is reported differently depending on your average rental period. If the average stay is MORE than 7 days, it’s reported on Schedule E (passive rental income) — no self-employment tax, and losses are subject to passive activity rules. If the average stay is 7 days or FEWER and you provide substantial services (like a hotel), it may be reported on Schedule C (active business income) — subject to self-employment tax but eligible for the STR loophole. Most Airbnb hosts in Phoenix report on Schedule E. KDA’s team will determine the correct reporting method for your specific rental.”
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“text”: “For Phoenix real estate investors who do any flipping or development, the dealer vs. investor distinction requires careful planning. Dealer income is taxed at ordinary rates (up to 37%) plus self-employment tax (15.3%) — a combined rate that can exceed 50% in California. Investor income is taxed at capital gains rates (15–20%) with no SE tax. The solution is entity separation: use one LLC for flips (accept dealer treatment) and a separate LLC for long-term holds (maintain investor status). KDA’s Phoenix real estate CPA team will design the optimal entity structure for your mixed activities.”
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“name”: “What is a ground lease and how is it taxed?”,
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“text”: “For Phoenix investors with highly appreciated land, a ground lease is a powerful alternative to selling. Instead of triggering capital gains on the land sale, you lease the land for 50–100 years, receiving annual rent payments taxed as ordinary income. The land remains in your estate and passes to heirs with a stepped-up basis. The tenant builds and depreciates improvements on your land. KDA’s Phoenix real estate CPA team will model the after-tax comparison between selling the land outright and entering a ground lease arrangement.”
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“text”: “Arizona’s Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) is a state tax on the privilege of doing business in Arizona — it applies to commercial rental income and short-term residential rentals (under 30 days). Long-term residential rentals (30+ days) are generally exempt from TPT at the state level, though some cities impose their own rental taxes. For Phoenix short-term rental owners (Airbnb/VRBO), TPT compliance is mandatory — you must register with the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) and remit TPT on your rental income. KDA’s Phoenix team handles TPT registration and compliance for STR owners.”
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