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“name”: “What credentials should I look for in a real estate CPA?”,
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“text”: “Look for a CPA license (Certified Public Accountant) or EA designation (Enrolled Agent), combined with demonstrated specialization in real estate tax. Ask how many of their clients are real estate investors, whether they own investment properties themselves, and whether they can explain cost segregation, REPS, and 1031 exchanges fluently. KDA’s Rialto team checks every box — licensed, specialized, and deeply experienced in real estate tax strategy.”
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“text”: “For Rialto real estate investors, the most important factor in choosing a CPA is real estate specialization — not physical location. A local generalist CPA who does real estate returns for 10% of their clients is far less valuable than a specialized real estate CPA who works with investors exclusively. KDA Inc. is a specialized real estate tax advisory firm serving Rialto investors with deep expertise in California/Arizona tax law, cost segregation, 1031 exchanges, REPS, and the STR loophole. We serve clients both locally and remotely with the same level of expertise.”
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“name”: “What is a 721 exchange and how does it work for real estate investors?”,
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“text”: “The 721 exchange is an advanced exit strategy for Rialto real estate investors who want to: (1) defer capital gains tax; (2) exit active property management; (3) diversify into a large institutional real estate portfolio; and (4) maintain liquidity through publicly traded REIT shares. By contributing your property to a REIT’s operating partnership, you receive OP units (tax-deferred) that can be converted to REIT shares over time. KDA’s real estate CPA team will model the 721 exchange alongside 1031 exchanges and DST investments to find the optimal exit strategy.”
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“text”: “For Rialto 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 Rialto 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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“name”: “How does the tax treatment of real estate differ for foreign investors?”,
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“text”: “Foreign nationals investing in Rialto real estate must navigate FIRPTA, withholding tax on rental income, and U.S. estate tax exposure. The most effective structure for foreign investors: hold U.S. real estate through a U.S. corporation (C-corp), which eliminates FIRPTA withholding on sale, allows deductions against rental income, and removes the property from the foreign investor’s U.S. estate. The trade-off is double taxation on dividends. KDA’s team works with international tax specialists to design the optimal holding structure for foreign investors in Rialto real estate.”
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“text”: “Yes, but with important conditions. A short-term rental qualifies for a 1031 exchange if it has been held for investment or business purposes — not primarily for personal use. The IRS requires that you have held the property for at least 24 months before the exchange, with rental activity in each of the two 12-month periods, and that personal use does not exceed the greater of 14 days or 10% of the days rented. KDA’s Rialto team will review your STR’s rental history and personal use records to confirm 1031 eligibility before you proceed.”
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“text”: “The 14-day personal use rule is critical for Rialto STR owners who also use their property personally. If personal use exceeds 14 days (or 10% of rental days), the IRS classifies the property as a vacation home, limiting deductions to rental income and eliminating the ability to generate a tax loss. To preserve the STR loophole, personal use must stay at or below 14 days per year. KDA’s team will set up a personal use tracking system and advise on the optimal balance between personal enjoyment and tax optimization.”
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“name”: “What is the net investment income tax (NIIT) and how does it affect real estate investors?”,
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“text”: “NIIT is the ‘hidden’ 3.8% tax that many Rialto real estate investors don’t account for in their planning. Combined with the 20% capital gains rate and 13.3% California state tax (or 2.5% Arizona), the total tax on a large real estate gain can exceed 37%. REPS qualification eliminates NIIT on rental income. A 1031 exchange defers NIIT along with capital gains. KDA’s Rialto real estate CPA team will calculate your NIIT exposure and integrate NIIT avoidance into your overall tax strategy.”
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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 IRS determines dealer vs. investor status based on facts and circumstances: frequency of sales, holding period, purpose of acquisition, and how you describe your activities. For Rialto investors who both flip and hold properties, the risk of dealer classification on held properties is real — the IRS may argue all your properties are held for sale. The solution: maintain separate entities for flipping (dealer) and long-term holds (investor), with clear documentation of intent for each property. KDA’s team will structure your entity architecture to protect your investor status.”
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“text”: “The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) has specific audit triggers for real estate investors, including: (1) large rental losses claimed against W-2 income (REPS or STR loophole claims); (2) 1031 exchanges — especially out-of-state exchanges subject to clawback; (3) large cost segregation deductions; (4) change of residency combined with property sales (FTB scrutinizes whether you’re truly a nonresident); (5) discrepancies between federal and California returns (CA doesn’t conform to all federal provisions). KDA’s Rialto team builds audit-ready documentation for every strategy we deploy.”
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