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Missed Depreciation on Rentals? Amend vs. Form 3115

Missed Depreciation on Rentals? Amend vs. Form 3115 If you bought rentals in 2022–2024 and didn’t take bonus depreciation or cost segregation, you’ve got two ways to fix it: Amend a prior year (cash refunds potential), or File Form 3115 for an accounting method change (a big current‑year catch‑up, not a prior‑year refund). This article […]

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Real Estate CPA Houston: Tax Planning & Cost Segregation

If you invest in Houston real estate—single‑family rentals in Katy, duplexes in The Heights, STRs near the Medical Center, or commercial space in The Woodlands—you need a real estate CPA in Houston who understands the market and speaks your language. You want to save money, reduce tax liability, and make sure you file taxes correctly

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12 Critical S-Corp Election Tips to Avoid IRS Hassles

Electing S‑corp status can drop thousands off your tax bill— but only if you get the timing, paperwork, and after‑election housekeeping right. Use the notes below from our Partner, Joe Gallegos, CPA as a practical checklist before you file Form 2553. 1. Don’t Rush the Decision Give your business at least a few months of steady revenue

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Carving Out Personal Goodwill in Father-Son S Corp Transfers

Avoiding the “Immediate Tax vs. Installment Payments” Mismatch by Carving Out Personal Goodwill Introduction When an S corporation owner (e.g., a father) wants to sell the entire business to his child (the son) using installment payments, common tax structures—like IRC §336(e) or §338(h)(10) “deemed asset sales”—often force immediate recognition of the entire built‐in gain, creating

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The Logistics of Reporting a Reasonable Salary for Single-Member S Corporations

For  S Corporation owners, understanding what constitutes a “reasonable salary” is essential for IRS compliance. However, managing this process—whether through a traditional payroll system or a “paper payroll” approach—can be intricate. In this article, we delve into the logistics of setting and reporting a reasonable salary, highlighting strategies for reclassifying profits as salary, documentation requirements,

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