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“name”: “How does inflation affect my real estate tax strategy?”,
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“text”: “In an inflationary environment, San Diego real estate investors face a specific tax challenge: depreciation deductions are fixed in nominal dollars, but the tax savings they generate decline in real (inflation-adjusted) terms over time. A $10,000 depreciation deduction in 2035 is worth less in real terms than the same deduction today. The solution is front-loading depreciation through cost segregation and bonus depreciation — taking the maximum deductions as early as possible. KDA’s team will model the inflation-adjusted value of different depreciation strategies for your San Diego properties.”
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“text”: “Good records are your first line of defense in an IRS audit. For San Diego rental property owners, the most critical records are: basis documentation (to calculate gain on sale), depreciation schedules (to track accumulated depreciation and recapture), expense receipts (to support deductions), and time logs (for REPS or STR loophole claims). KDA’s real estate CPA team provides clients with a complete record-keeping framework and conducts annual reviews to ensure your documentation is audit-ready.”
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“text”: “The $25,000 passive loss allowance allows rental property owners who ‘actively participate’ in their rentals to deduct up to $25,000 in rental losses against non-passive income — even without REPS qualification. Active participation is a low bar: you just need to make management decisions (approve tenants, set rents, authorize repairs). However, this allowance phases out between $100,000 and $150,000 of AGI — completely eliminated at $150,000. For San Diego investors with AGI above $150,000, the STR loophole or REPS is needed to unlock rental losses.”
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“text”: “The difference comes down to proactive strategy versus reactive compliance. A regular CPA files what happened. A real estate CPA at KDA Inc. plans what will happen — structuring your acquisitions, timing your cost segregation studies, advising on 1031 exchanges before you sell, and ensuring your entity structure maximizes every deduction available under the tax code. For San Diego investors, that difference is often tens of thousands of dollars annually.”
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“text”: “Real estate investing can both help and complicate retirement account contributions. If your rental income is passive (not subject to FICA), it does not count as ‘earned income’ for IRA contribution purposes — you need W-2 or self-employment income to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA. However, if you qualify for REPS or the STR loophole, your real estate income may be treated as active income, potentially increasing your earned income for retirement contribution purposes. KDA’s San Diego team will analyze your income mix and optimize your retirement contribution strategy.”
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“name”: “Do I need a specialized real estate CPA or will any CPA do?”,
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“text”: “The IRS tax code contains hundreds of provisions specifically designed for real estate investors. A general CPA may know 10–20% of them. A real estate CPA at KDA knows all of them and applies them proactively to your portfolio. In San Diego’s competitive real estate market, the investors who win long-term are the ones with the best tax strategy — and that requires a specialist.”
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“text”: “Think of a real estate CPA not as a cost but as an investment with a measurable ROI. KDA clients in San Diego typically save $10,000–$50,000+ in taxes annually through strategies like cost segregation, bonus depreciation, and REPS election — savings that far exceed our fees. Schedule a free consultation and we’ll show you exactly what your portfolio can save.”
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“name”: “How does the One Big Beautiful Bill Act affect real estate investors in 2026?”,
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“text”: “The OBBBA’s permanent 100% bonus depreciation is the biggest win for San Diego real estate investors in years. Previously, investors were racing to do cost segregation studies before bonus depreciation phased down. Now it’s permanent — you can take 100% first-year deductions on qualifying short-life assets indefinitely. Combined with the permanent QBI deduction and permanent TCJA rate structure, the OBBBA creates a stable, investor-friendly tax environment. KDA’s San Diego team will show you exactly how to deploy these provisions in your 2026 tax strategy.”
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“text”: “FTB audits of real estate investors typically focus on three areas: (1) residency — California aggressively pursues former residents who claim to have moved while still owning California real estate; (2) passive loss claims — especially REPS and STR loophole elections; and (3) 1031 exchange compliance — particularly out-of-state exchanges and annual Form 3840 filing requirements. KDA’s San Diego real estate CPA team builds comprehensive audit files for every client, ensuring that every position is documented and defensible.”
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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 San Diego 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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