KBKG’s complimentary online cost segregation tax savings calculator provides instant, estimated tax projections and is easy to use. Just enter the building details and instantly receive a summary detailing the additional depreciation deductions each year generated by a cost segregation study. “KBKG’s free Cost Segregation Calculator is quick and easy when I need a high-level … Read More
Cost Segregation
KBKG Tax Insight: Gian Pazzia Discusses Cutting Edge Cost Segregation Software
Recently, the Tax Resolution Institute invited KBKG subject matter expert, Gian Pazzia, to present a live discussion on KBKG’s new cutting edge software, the Residential Cost Segregator®. Watch the video for an overview on the topic and to learn how tax preparers can use the software to accelerate deductions on smaller residential properties, which was … Read More
Cost Segregation Software for Smaller Residential Properties
Cost Segregation is now cost-effective for smaller properties using KBKG’s online software designed for tax preparers and building owners. The Residential Cost Segregator® shatters previous conceptions that cost segregation should only be recommended for larger properties with a depreciable basis over $750,000. With the software, tax preparers can generate retirement deductions and faster depreciation on … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: Using Cost Segregation with Estate Planning
When a client dies, a critical estate planning area for tax professionals involves managing the step-up in basis on inherited assets for estate and income tax purposes. The general rule for real estate is that when a property is inherited, any gains built up during the decedent’s life are not recognized. The beneficiary also receives … Read More
KBKG Launches New Residential Cost Segregation Software
Press Release: Pasadena, California, December 1, 2016 – KBKG, a nationwide tax solutions firm headquartered in Pasadena, California, recently launched the Residential Cost Segregator™, an innovative cost segregation software which allows tax preparers and building owners to generate detailed cost segregation reports on smaller residential properties. The Residential Cost Segregator™ shatters previous conceptions that … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: New 2016 Qualified Improvement Property Criteria
For the most up-to-date information on Qualified Improvement Property, see our latest post. The new Qualified Improvement Property category put into effect in 2016 by the PATH Act will have a broad impact on almost all real estate owners for the near future by increasing the likelihood real property capital expenditures are eligible for bonus … Read More
KBKG Residential Cost Segregator™ Q&A
Last updated: 12/17/2024 Question: Did you have to file 3115 in order to partially dispose of assets retired in the current year, but purchased in a prior year? Answer: No. Current year partial dispositions do not require a Form 3115. Question: Are 5 year appliances (maybe $1,000/unit?) the main accelerated depreciation items from 27.5 year … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: Avoiding Cost Segregation Recapture Tax
Savvy tax professionals that recommend Cost Segregation studies are well aware of the recapture tax rules that require taxpayers to pay back any accelerated tax deductions when the property is sold. After all, for the right situation, the net present value of those tax savings far exceeds any recapture tax payback. While the effects of … Read More
Deduct Your Demolished Building Using a GAA
When a taxpayer acquires a building that may need to be demolished in the foreseeable future, they are often disappointed to learn from their tax preparer that they will lose all future tax depreciation deductions associated with the building. For many years, the tax code has not been forgiving to property owners who invest in … Read More
Rev. Proc. 2016-29: New Procedures for Automatic Accounting Method Changes
The IRS recently released Rev. Proc. 2016-29, which lists automatic method changes and provides procedures for making them. Form 3115’s filed on or after May 5, 2016 must follow the updated rules. Background. Taxpayers make accounting method changes for numerous reasons, such as claiming missed depreciation from a Cost Segregation study, reclassifying capital expenditures as … Read More