Cost Segregation for Dummies: A Beginner’s Guide to Tax Savings in Real Estate

Introduction to Cost Segregation Basic Understanding Tailored for Novices Cost segregation is a strategic tax planning tool that allows commercial real estate owners to increase their cash flow by accelerating depreciation deductions and deferring federal and state income taxes. Essentially, it’s a method of reclassifying components and improvements of commercial buildings from real property to … Read more

IRS Cost Segregation Guide

This Cost segregation guide walks you through a strategic tax savings tool that allows businesses and individuals who have constructed, purchased, expanded, or remodeled any kind of real estate to increase cash flow by accelerating depreciation deductions and deferring federal and state income taxes. In this comprehensive guide, we will navigate the Internal Revenue Service’s … Read more

Where to Find an Opportunity Zone Map

Opportunity Zone Map

Opportunity Zones Map stand out as beacons of promise in America’s vast economic terrain. More than just geographical markers, they represent a confluence of investor incentives and community revitalization. These zones merge tax benefits with avenues for meaningful impact. They reveal not just a profitable venture but a chance to shape community futures while bolstering financial gains.

Is DIY Cost Segregation a Good Idea?

DIY cost segregation

Cost segregation can offer real estate owners notable tax savings by accelerating depreciation deductions. But is DIY the way to go? Given its intricacies and potential penalties for errors, many lean towards expert intervention. In tax matters, professional guidance often proves invaluable.

Demystifying the R&D Tax Credit

Demystifying the R&D Tax Credit

Unlock the potential of your research and development activities with our comprehensive brochure, “Demystifying the R&D Tax Credit.” This valuable resource provides an in-depth yet easily digestible guide to understanding the complexities of R&D tax credits, offering a step-by-step breakdown on eligibility criteria, calculation methods, and claiming procedures. By leveraging this underutilized financial incentive, your … Read more

The Capitalization Amortization Issue

Are you confused about the complexities of the capitalization amortization issue? “The Capitalization Amortization Issue” brochure is an indispensable resource for anyone looking to untangle these critical financial concepts. Crafted to suit both beginners and experts, the brochure delves into the core principles, key differences, and practical applications of capitalization and amortization, demystifying them through … Read more

Employee Retention Tax Credit

Don’t miss out on significant financial relief for your business! Our brochure on the “Employee Retention Tax Credit” offers a comprehensive guide on how you can qualify for tax advantages under the CARES Act. This essential credit can potentially save your company thousands of dollars by offsetting payroll costs, helping you keep your team intact … Read more

PPP Loan Forgiveness Update

Many CTA clients have been wondering how their PPP Loans and Loan Forgiveness applications would affect their 2020 tax returns, and by extension, their R&D Credits. Thankfully, congress addressed the issue over the Christmas break.  The omnibus spending and coronavirus relief bill passed by Congress was signed into law on Dec. 27. The bill clarifies … Read more

Populous Holdings

United States TAX COURT WASHINGTON, DC 20217 POPULOUS HOLDINGS, INC., Petitioner(s), v. COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE, Respondent Docket No. 405-17. ORDER On March 15, 2019, the parties filed cross-motions for summary judgment on the issue of whether petitioner is entitled to a credit for qualified research expenses under section 41 for 2011, specifically whether the … Read more

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