We are all well aware that tax season is upon us, so it’s time to get ourselves organized and informed. We have all the major dates marked on our calendars,…
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Taxes and business travel for real estate investors [2021 edition]
As real estate investors, we are always on the move—viewing and managing properties, investor, broker, banking, and vendor meetings, research new markets, and even education. And the list goes on!…
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Why depreciation matters for rental property owners at tax time
Depreciation is one of the biggest and most important deductions for rental real estate investors because it reduces taxable income but not cash flow. It’s also a big topic in our…
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New Stessa tax package: Keep calm and file on time
When we first set out to develop new features to help Stessa users prepare for tax time, we had more questions than answers. So we conducted extensive interviews across our…
Rental property tax guide [2019 Edition]
The first part of effective tax strategy and planning is understanding that when you file your tax returns each year, you’re simply reporting the results (income, losses, etc.) of your…
Powell: We won’t wait for 2% inflation to cut rates
According to Kriston Capps of Bloomberg, President Biden proposed national rent control to cap annual rent increases at 5% for landlords with over 50 units, threatening the loss of federal…
A free rental property pro forma template (+ How to use it)
A rental property pro forma is a comprehensive document that projects the income and expenses of a particular property. It typically offers the prospective buyer a crystal-clear picture of their…
Homeowner preferences are changing
A new report from ATTOM Data Solutions shows a steady increase in commercial foreclosures, from 141 in May 2020 to 625 in March 2024. California had 187 commercial foreclosures in…
How to depreciate improvements to your rental property
Improvements to a rental property benefit you in multiple ways. In addition to increasing value, they offer several tax benefits you may not have considered previously. However, an improvement is…