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Guidelines to Property Improvements Provide Tax Deferral Strategies

By: Eli Loebenberg, CPA, CEO, Madison SPECS   A key component of any commercial lease agreement is the tenant improvements and allowances, which are provided by the landlord.  The landlord usually provides customized alterations to a rental space in order to configure the property for the needs of that particular tenant. The costs of building […]

Delaware Statutory Trusts for §1031 Exchange Replacement Property

By Barry Neustadt, CPA, Tax Director, Madison 1031 Madison §1031’s exchange clients are often challenged face to find a suitable Replacement Property within the tight 45-day identification period.  We hear about cap rate compression from nearly every investor.  Then, when they find a property, they still need to negotiate an acceptable price and complete their […]

What Tax Documents Do I Need To File My Taxes as a Landlord?

When becoming a landlord or property manager, you are responsible for reporting your rental income each tax season. You can be subject to costly fees, fines, or penalties if you don’t report the proper landlord taxes. This is especially true with the current 1099 requirement from the IRS.  1099 requires landlords to report rental income […]

Is My Co-op Maintenance Tax Deductible?

Can I deduct my co-op maintenance tax? The short answer is YES—a percentage of your monthly maintenance is tax deductible and this percentage is different from unit to unit depending on number of shares owned. With a co-op, the amount of the maintenance that is tax deductible is based on the portion that is used […]