KBKG Tax Insight: Overcoming Passive Losses from Self-Rental Property Using the Grouping Election
KBKG Tax Insight: Overcoming Passive Losses from Self-Rental Property Using the Grouping Election By Eddie Price & Amar Patel | Principals – Cost Segregation When business owners acquire a building that they intend to use primarily to operate their business, they often set up a separate LLC to hold the building and land asset that … Read More
KBKG Tax Alert: Proposed Bill Fixes 174 Capitalization and Cuts Off New ERC Claims
KBKG Tax Alert: House passes proposed bill to Fix 174 Capitalization, Extend 100% bonus depreciation, and Cut Off New ERC Claims, now in Senate consideration. Proposal Aims to Boost Businesses with Immediate Deductions for Domestic Research and Experimental (R&E) Expenditures and Capital Investments on qualified property while reining in the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). The … Read More
Cost Segregation for Airbnb, Vrbo, HomeAway
Cost Segregation for Airbnb, Vrbo, HomeAway If you’re an Airbnb, Vrbo, or HomeAway host, you’re likely familiar with the complexities of managing and optimizing rental properties. What you may not be aware of, however, is a powerful financial tool that can help you maximize your property’s financial benefits while minimizing your tax liability – Residential … Read More
Unlocking Hidden Value: The Power of Cost Segregation Studies
Unlocking Hidden Value: The Power of Cost Segregation Studies Optimizing tax benefits and enhancing cash flow are pivotal to achieving financial success in finance and real estate. One strategy with significant potential is cost segregation. Dive into cost segregation basics, explore what a cost segregation study entails, understand its timing and relevance, and discover KBKG’s … Read More
KBKG’s Residential Cost Segregator
KBKG’s Residential Cost Segregator Cost segregation is a powerful tool for maximizing tax benefits on real estate investments. This IRS-approved strategy can speed up depreciation, but harnessing the solution’s full potential requires professional expertise. That’s where KBKG’s Residential Cost Segregator® comes in. Our revolutionary program spotlights tax advantages typical owners miss. Explore residential cost segregation, … Read More
Accelerate Deductions for Better Cash Flow With KBKG
Accelerate Deductions for Better Cash Flow With KBKG Tax professionals often face residential cost segregation challenges when dividing expenses for multi-unit properties. If this struggle sounds familiar, you might be missing the necessary tools and resources for a successful real estate cost segregation allocation. KBKG streamlines and simplifies the process with our Residential Cost Segregator® … Read More
KBKG’s Approach to Residential Cost Segregation
KBKG’s Approach to Residential Cost Segregation Here at KBKG, we conduct in-depth cost segregation studies for a number of clients. Our studies can help you reduce your tax burden and save money. We realize that performing a residential cost segregation study can be intimidating, so we work closely with you every step of the way. … Read More
Residential Cost Segregation – The Basics
Residential Cost Segregation – The Basics A real estate cost segregation study is a tax planning process used by property owners who have constructed, purchased, or remodeled any type of income-generating property. The study allows them to accelerate depreciation deductions, which can defer state and federal income taxes and increase cash flow. If you are … Read More
Can You Do Cost Segregation on Residential Rental Property
Can You Do Cost Segregation on Residential Rental Property? If you’re a real estate investor or property owner, you’ve probably heard about cost segregation and how it can help you maximize tax benefits. But can you do cost segregation on residential rental property? The answer is “yes.” Below, we explore how cost segregation works for … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: Qualified Improvements, Bonus Depreciation, and 179
KBKG Tax Insight: Qualified Improvements, Bonus Depreciation, and 179 By John Manolos | Senior Manager – Cost Segregation With the passage of the CARES Act on March 27, 2020, Congress addressed the much anticipated “Retail Glitch” associated with the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). This rule previously prevented investments in qualified improvement property … Read More
Cost Segregation: How It Can Benefit Your Business
Cost Segregation: How It Can Benefit Your Business Tax planning is a vital part of any company’s financial strategy. At its core, it focuses on legal ways of optimizing tax breaks and reducing liabilities. Maybe you’ve heard the term “cost segregation” used by tax professionals. You may wonder, “What is a cost segregation study and … Read More
Cost Segregation for Residential Property
Cost Segregation for Residential Property A cost segregation real estate analysis is a tax planning method used by companies and individuals who have remodeled, constructed, or purchased any type of real estate. This method allows them to accelerate depreciation deductions, which in turn defers federal and state income taxes and increases cash flow. If you … Read More
Can You Do Cost Segregation for Commercial Real Estate?
Can You Do Cost Segregation for Commercial Real Estate? Claiming tax benefits can help you avoid losing money on your commercial real estate investments, especially if you intend to operate your properties for years to come. A common tax benefit is to claim your buildings on your tax form as depreciations. Using cost segregation for … Read More
Cost Segregation and Allocation for Mixed-Used Properties: What You Need To Know
Cost Segregation and Allocation for Mixed-Used Properties: What You Need To Know Seasoned tax professionals and CPAs understand the importance of cost segregation real estate studies. Mixed-use buildings present notable tax complexities, especially with applicable IRS regulations. A Certified Cost Segregation Professional (CCSP) can help with navigating these complexities. A condo tax basis allocation and … Read More
How Does Cost Segregation Work for Residential Real Estate?
How Does Cost Segregation Work for Residential Real Estate? Cost segregation in real estate is a way for real estate investors to deduct from their taxes the amount of depreciation or the decline over time of the value of their property. Real estate cost segregation presents an opportunity for property owners to pay fewer taxes … Read More
Choosing the Best Cost Segregation Provider
Choosing the Best Cost Segregation Provider If you own an investment property, you know that depreciation of the structure can take 10-40 years or more, which means it can be quite a long time before you see the tax benefits from it. What you might not know is that you can receive deductions for non-structural … Read More
The Power of Cost Segregation Analysis: Maximizing Tax Benefits for Residential Real Estate Owners
The Power of Cost Segregation Analysis: Maximizing Tax Benefits for Residential Real Estate Owners Tax professionals and CPAs strive to provide the best possible services and advice to their clients. This often requires a delicate balance between acting in a client’s best interest while complying with applicable laws. When seeking to extend tax benefits for … Read More
Tax Professionals for Cost Segregation
Tax Professionals for Cost Segregation A cost segregation real estate analysis is a type of strategic tax tool allowing individual property owners and companies who have constructed, modified, or remodeled any property to accelerate cash flow by increasing depreciation deductions. This depreciation can help property owners defer state and federal income taxes to some degree. … Read More
Best Cost Segregation Studies for Real Estate
Best Cost Segregation Studies for Real Estate Cost segregation is a tax planning tool that allows property owners who have purchased, constructed, or expanded any type of building to improve their cash flow and reduce their tax burden by deferring state and federal income taxes. When you purchase or construct a building, you are also … Read More
KBKG Experts Appointed to the Board of the American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals
Eddie Price, CCSP, was elected President of the American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals (ASCSP) for a two-year term, effective August 1, 2023. Cost Segregation is a commonly used strategic tax planning tool that allows companies and individuals who have constructed, purchased, expanded, or remodeled real estate to increase cash flow by accelerating depreciation deductions and deferring … Read More
KBKG Promotes Amar Patel to Principal of Cost Segregation
PASADENA, Calif. – KBKG, a tax credits and incentives consulting firm, has announced the promotion of Amar Patel to Principal of Cost Segregation. Patel is based out of the firm’s Southeast office and most recently spent the past two years as the Director of Cost Segregation. “Amar and I have known each other our entire … Read More
This Month’s Webinars
Looking for CPE credit? We have several sessions available this month. Click the links below to register. If you have questions or need help registering, please email [email protected]. Research & Development Tax Credits 11/1/2022 | 12:00 PM PT | 1 hour | 1 CPE credit This webinar will cover the fundamentals of the Research and … Read More
KBKG to Exhibit AFWA Women Who Count Conference
Attending the AFWA Women Who Count Conference is Principal, Lester Cook, Manager, Sasha Brenecki, and Regional Director Todd French who will represent KBKG at the event, which takes place October 25th-28th in Chicago, Illinois at The Drake. About the Event This is the first time in two years that the AFWA will host its annual … Read More
KBKG to Exhibit and Sponsor Tal Glenn Memorial Golf Tournament
Attending the 2022 Tal Glenn Memorial Golf Tournament is our Principal, Eddie Price, and our Regional Director, Matthew Geltz, who will represent KBKG at the event, which takes place on October 24th in Tyler, Texas at The Cascades Golf & Country Club. About the Event The Tal Glenn Memorial Golf Tournament is an annual golf … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: IRS Updates Audit Technique Guide for Cost Segregation
IRS Updates Audit Technique Guide for Cost Segregation On June 1st of, 2022, the IRS published the latest edition of the Cost Segregation Audit Technique Guide (ATG). The Cost Segregation ATG assists IRS examiners during audits by providing an understanding of technical information, examination techniques, and what to look for when reviewing cost segregation reports. … Read More
KBKG to Speak and Exhibit at FICPA MEGA CPE Conference
Research & Development Tax Credit Principal, Jonathan Tucker and Director, Ian Williams will be speaking on Research and Development Tax Credits Overview and Recent Updates. Their presentation is taking place on Thursday, June 9th from 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM. Regional Director, Chad Niehaus is speaking in a 25-minute Ted-Talk, a new way of presenting … Read More
KBKG to Exhibit and Sponsor the NJCPA Convention & Expo
This year, Sumit Sharma, Paul McVoy, Alexis McClellan, and Justin Brumfield will be representing KBKG at the NJCPA Convention & Expo. This conference takes place from June 14th to June 17th at NJCPA Convention & Expo in Atlantic City. About the NJCPA Convention & Expo The NJCPA Convention & Expo knows that there are mega-changes … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: IRS and Treasury Release Rev. Proc. 2022-14 Earlier This Year
The IRS and Treasury released Rev. Proc. 2022-14 earlier this year, updating and superseding the current list of automatic method changes. Background Taxpayers generally cannot change from an established accounting method to a different method unless they first obtain IRS consent to change from the established accounting method. Taxpayers must obtain IRS consent to change … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: Pull Tax-Free Cash Out of 1031 Exchanges with Cost Segregation
As featured in Accounting Today Real estate owners have limited options to pull cash out of a 1031 exchange without having to pay income tax. With proper tax planning, this problem can be solved with a cost segregation study. The application of cost segregation for this purpose may vary depending on the tax rules in … Read More
KBKG to Speak at TXCPA Dallas Convergence 2022
Alex Martin, Transfer Pricing Principal, will be speaking at TXCPA Dallas Convergence on Monday, May 16th. He’ll be joined by Bill Taylor, William Long, Matthew Geltz, Mike Cornell, and Emily Kennedy from our Dallas Fort-Worth office. This event is taking place at the Omni Frisco Hotel in Frisco, Texas. About the TXCPA Dallas Convergence TXCPA … Read More
KBKG to Speak at SCACPA Spring Splash Conference 2022
Our Research and Development Tax Credit Director, Ian Williams, is speaking while Principal, Jonathan Tucker, and Regional Director Chad Niehaus are representing KBKG at the SCACPA Spring Splash Conference 2022. This event takes place from May 12th and May 13th in Spartanburg, SC. Our Southeast team specializes in Cost Segregation, Green Building Tax Incentives (45L … Read More
KBKG Speaking at New York Multifamily Summit 2022
>Our Cost Segregation & Fixed Assets Principal, Sumit Sharma, will be speaking at NYMS this year during the Value Add panel discussion. Along with him, Alexis McClellan and Justin Brumfield will represent KBKG. The New York Multifamily Summit will take place on Thursday, May 12th in New York, New York. This event is New York’s … Read More
KBKG Representing at TXCPA Austin Accounting & Finance Leaders Conference 2022
Eddie Price, Matthew Geltz, and Bill Taylor will be representing KBKG at the TXCPA Austin Accounting & Finance Leaders Conference on Thursday, April 21st in Austin, Texas. Our Texas team specializes in Cost Segregation, Green Building Tax Incentives (45L and 179D), Transfer Pricing, and more.. About the TXCPA Austin Accounting & Finance Leaders Conference The … Read More
KBKG Promotes Sumit Sharma to Principal Overseeing Cost Segregation in the Northeast
PASADENA, CA, – Nationwide tax specialty firm KBKG promoted Sumit Sharma, CCSP, to principal effective January 1, 2022. Sumit leads the firm’s cost segregation practice in the northeast out of their Manhattan-based office. As a Principal, Sumit specializes in Cost Segregation and Fixed Assets. Sumit has over 17 years of experience conducting fixed asset depreciation … Read More
KBKG Representing at Hunter Investment Conference 2022
Our Cost Segregation Director, Amar Patel, will be representing us at the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference on Tuesday, March 22nd through Thursday, March 24th in Atlanta, Georgia. As providers of Cost Segregation, 45L Tax Credits, Employee Retention Tax Credits, and more; we offer a suite of unique tax saving strategies for the real estate industry. … Read More
Feature: How Can Savvy Property Owners Save Millions in Taxes Legally?
As featured in the Dave Lorenzo, Inside BS Podcast. Our Cost Segregation Principal, Lester Cook, was featured in the Inside BS Show, a podcast hosted by Dave Lorenzo, Consultative Sales Expert at the Dave Lorenzo Company, LLC. Lester shares with Dave the ways he helps property owners legally take advantage of the tax code to … Read More
KBKG Speaking at Ohio Chamber of Commerce – 2022 Business Tax Conference
KBKG spoke at the Ohio Chamber of Commerce 2022 Business Tax Conference on Tuesday, January 25th and Wednesday, January 26th. Lester Cook presented on Cost Segregation, Paul McVoy spoke on R&D Tax Credits, and Todd French represented the firm at the exhibit booth. See below for session details. Tuesday, January 25th | 1:45PM EST Cost … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: Illinois Decouples from Bonus Depreciation for 2021 Tax Year and Forward
Back on June 17, 2021, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law SB2017, the state’s FY 2022 budget legislation. Among many other noteworthy items within that piece of legislation, Illinois officially decouples from federal bonus depreciation for tax years ending on or after December 31, 2021. Historically, the State of Illinois has decoupled from bonus depreciation … Read More
Feature: What Is a Cost Segregation Study and When Does It Make Sense?
As featured in the Small Business Tax Savings Podcast Recently, Mike Jesowshek, CPA, Founder of JETRO & Associates, interviewed our Cost Segregation Principal, Lester Cook. Topics discussed include cost segregation, how a cost segregation study is performed, the benefits of a cost segregation study, and more. A Cost Segregation Study dissects the construction cost or … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: Bonus Depreciation for Gas Stations with Convenience Stores
Acquiring or constructing a gas station with a convenience store (“C-store”) can be a lucrative addition to a real estate portfolio. Current rules allow investors to immediately write off all the improvements if certain requirements are met, and the property is placed in service after September 27, 2017. This went into effect after the Tax … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: Form 3115 May be Used for Changing to ADS Depreciation for Residential Rental Property
The IRS on June 17, 2021 issued Revenue Procedure 2021-28, which provides procedures for taxpayers to change to the alternative depreciation system (“ADS”) for certain residential rental property placed in service prior to January 1, 2018, held by an electing Real Property Trade or Business (RPTOB). KBKG Insight: A RPTOB that made the election under … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: Iowa Now Conforms to IRC §168(k)
Governor Kim Reynolds recently signed into law Senate File 619 relating to a multitude of state and local tax issues. Included within this law is the retroactive applicability of Federal Bonus Depreciation rules for qualified assets placed into service on or after January 1, 2021. Additionally, the State of Iowa will remain decoupled from the … Read More
Learn about Bonus Depreciation with Lester Cook, CCSP at MCIPA’s Tax Professionals and the IRS: Successfully Working Together Conference
KBKG Principal Lester Cook, CCSP will be virtually presenting Bonus Depreciation Update at MICPA’s Tax Professionals and the IRS: Successfully Working Together Conference. Taking place on June 9th from 3:10 PM – 4 PM Eastern time, this presentation will provide information on bonus depreciation and other related depreciation issues. Lester will clarify when bonus depreciation … Read More
Changing to ADS Recovery Period for Residential Rental Property with a 163(j) Election
Overview Treasury and the IRS are contemplating additional procedural guidance that will assist taxpayers with compliance related to the ADS recovery period change for residential rental property. This is required under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) when Real Property Trades or Businesses (RPTOBs) make the election under 163(j) to avoid interest expect limitations. … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: Guide to Expensing HVAC Costs
As featured in AICPA Tax Adviser – April 15, 2021 Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (“HVAC”) replacement costs can be significant expenses for businesses that own or lease real estate. This guide is intended to help tax practitioners distinguish between deductible repairs and more extensive work that must be capitalized. Each year, tax professionals who … Read More
Updates to KBKG’s Qualified Improvement Quick Reference Chart
The Qualified Improvements Quick Reference Chart is KBKG’s most sought-after resource by CPAs across the nation. We have updated the chart to reflect recent changes. Qualified Improvement Property (QIP) is defined as any improvement made by the taxpayer to an interior portion of a building that is nonresidential real property as long as the improvement … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: How to Allocate Land vs. Building Values for Investment Property
As featured in Accounting Today Calculating land and building values for tax purposes is a critical step toward maximizing your available tax deductions from depreciation. This is because the law says you can only depreciate items that wear down over time (i.e., the building and not the land). Since most real estate purchase agreements do … Read More
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[PRESS RELEASE] KBKG Welcomes Two New Directors to Atlanta-Based Operation
Atlanta, Georgia – Nationwide tax specialty firm KBKG hired two new Directors, Amar Patel and Ian Williams, as part of their Southeast practice. Both Directors join KBKG with over 25 years of combined experience in Cost Segregation and Research & Development Tax Credits, two key services offered by the firm to CPAs and businesses. As … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: Final Sec. 1031 Regulations Do Not Materially Affect Cost Segregation Studies
As featured in AICPA Tax Adviser – February 4, 2021 In November 2020, the IRS issued final regulations defining real property for Sec. 1031 like-kind exchanges (T.D. 9935). The new regulations were needed because the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), P.L. 115-97, amended Sec. 1031 so personal property is no longer eligible for a … Read More
Tax Deadline is Approaching – Now’s the Time to Request Your Cost Segregation Studies
Are you or your clients interested in performing a cost segregation study before the upcoming March 15 tax deadline? KBKG is committed to timely work. Since the months leading up to a tax deadline is our busiest time of year, we encourage you to start the process now to avoid any delays in filing your … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: IRS Releases Guidance on Bonus Depreciation
On November 6, 2020, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2020-50 providing guidance on implementing the most recent bonus depreciation regulations. These regulations, issued in September 2020, addressed feedback and slightly revised provisions of the 2019 proposed bonus regulations. Since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act bonus depreciation rules have changed over the iterations of proposed … Read More
How Two Andersen Alumni Help Thousands of Businesses Secure Overlooked Tax Incentives to Improve their Bottom Line
The following article is featured on Andersen Alumni. Former alumni Gian Pazzia and CJ Aberin live by the Arthur Andersen motto: Think Straight, Talk Straight. As founding partners of KBKG, one of the largest independent specialty tax firms in the country, they have worked to preserve that legacy both professionally and personally. While both Gian … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: Final Regulations Provide Additional Changes to Bonus Depreciation Rules
On September 21, 2020, the IRS and Treasury Department finalized the last set of final regulations related to bonus depreciation. The originally proposed versions of these regulations were issued on September 24, 2019. The changes made were primarily in response to feedback submitted by tax preparers. Following are a few highlights. Qualified Improvement Property: On … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: Proposed 1031 Regulations Negative Impact on Cost Segregation – KBKG’s Comments to the IRS
On June 12, the IRS issued proposed regulations that define what real property is for purposes of 1031 exchanges. This was in response to changes in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) that no longer allows personal property from being eligible for 1031 exchange. In their current form, the proposed regulations may create significant … Read More
Comments for Proposed Regulations 1.1031(a)-3 (REG-117589-18)
This letter was originally published by the ASCSP. Our Principals Lester Cook,CCSP and Malik Javed,CCSP are board members of the ASCSP. The American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals (ASCSP) wishes to commend the Treasury Department (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for the thoughtful effort clearly reflected in Proposed Regulations 1.1031(a)-3 (REG-117589-18) defining real … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: Partial Dispositions & Deduction of Demolition Costs
Subsequent to the acquisition of a property, taxpayers often incur capital expenditures related to property renovations and improvements. As this work occurs, the existing components are often removed or disposed of. IRC Section 1.168(i)-8(d)(2) allows taxpayers to realize a gain or loss by making an election to partially dispose the adjusted basis of the aforementioned … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: Concurrent IRS Form 3115 Template (DCN 244 & 7)
On April 17, 2020, the IRS released Rev. Proc. 2020-25 outlining how to implement the Qualified Improvement Property (QIP) changes that were part of the CARES Act of 2020 using Form 3115, Change in Accounting Method. Section 6.03(4)(b), states that a taxpayer making a change 244 to correct QIP and changed related to depreciation recovery … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: Form 3115 Template for Qualified Improvement Property (QIP) Changes
On April 17, 2020, the IRS released Rev. Proc. 2020-25 outlining how to implement the Qualified Improvement Property (QIP) changes that were part of the CARES Act of 2020 and modify certain elections under Section 168 using Form 3115, Change in Accounting Method. KBKG authored a comprehensive overview of the new procedures that can be … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: Opportunity Zones and Cost Segregation
As Featured in Accounting Today Opportunity Zones are garnering increased interest across the country. Taxpayers who meet the requirements for investing in an Opportunity Zone can potentially take advantage of increased depreciation deductions through cost segregation, further decreasing their tax liability. KBKG Insight: There is an opportunity to take advantage of cost segregation for certain … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: Qualified Improvement Property (QIP) Guidance from the IRS: Rev. Proc. 2020-25
For the most up-to-date information on Qualified Improvement Property, see our latest post. Rev. Proc. 2020-25 was issued on April 17, 2020, providing guidance on how to implement Qualified Improvement Property (QIP) corrections made within the CARES Act. With this guidance, the IRS provides several options for taxpayers who have placed QIP into service during … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight – Net Operating Loss Rules Amended in CARES Act Provides Tax Planning Opportunities
For the most up-to-date information on Qualified Improvement Property, see our latest post. Under the new Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), net operating losses (NOLs) which are generated in 2018, 2019, or 2020 can now be carried back five years. The CARES Act also repeals the 80% income limitation for NOL … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: Qualified Improvement Property (QIP) Guidance from the IRS
For the most up-to-date information on Qualified Improvement Property, see our latest post. In response to our previous release last week, Qualified Improvement Property (QIP) Technical Correction in CARES Act, KBKG has received several inquiries related to the changes in QIP law. Since that post, we have also learned more through discussions with high ranking … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: Qualified Improvement Property (QIP) Technical Correction in CARES Act
For the most up-to-date information on Qualified Improvement Property, see our latest post. With the passage of the CARES Act on Friday, March 27, 2020, Congress addressed the much anticipated “Retail Glitch” associated with the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). This rule previously prevented investments in qualified improvement property (QIP) from qualifying for … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: Maximizing Deductions on Like-Kind Exchanges Using Cost Segregation
As featured in AICPA The Tax Advisor When a property is acquired in a Sec. 1031 like-kind exchange, tax preparers should consider several facts before deciding how to best depreciate the carryover basis from a relinquished property. When a cost segregation study is also considered on the newly acquired property, additional analysis is recommended before … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: IRS to Increase Scrutiny of Building Partial Dispositions, Provides Guidance to Field Agents
As featured in Accounting Today As a result of the disposition regulations that were finalized in 2014, taxpayers are able to claim a partial disposition of a building component and recognize a loss on their tax return in the year of disposition. The partial disposition election is one of five issues targeted by the IRS … Read More
Tax Deadline is Approaching – Now’s the Time to Request Your Cost Segregation Studies
Are you or your clients interested in performing a cost segregation study before the upcoming March 15 tax deadline? KBKG is committed to timely work. Since the months leading up to a tax deadline is our busiest time of year, we encourage you to start the process now to avoid any delays in filing your … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: Impact of Bonus Depreciation for Companies with Floor Plan Financing
As a follow up to the KBKG Tax Insight article, Impact of Final Regulations and New Proposed Regulations for Additional First Year Depreciation Deduction, released last week providing a summary of the new final proposed regulations for additional first year depreciation deduction, we now dive deeper into the impact of floor plan financing indebtedness upon … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: Impact of Final Regulations and New Proposed Regulations for Additional First Year Depreciation Deduction
For the most up-to-date information on Qualified Improvement Property, see our latest post. On September 13, 2019, the IRS and Treasury Department released the much-anticipated final regulations that provide guidance regarding additional first year bonus depreciation deductions under section 168(k) of the Internal Revenue Code (REG-104397-18). While the final regulations clarified some questions, there are … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: Final Regulations and New Proposed Regulations for Additional First-Year Depreciation Deduction
For the most up-to-date information on Qualified Improvement Property, see our latest post. On September 13, 2019, the IRS and Treasury finalized first-year bonus regulations (REG-104397-18). In tandem, they issued additional proposed regs (REG-106808-19) for bonus nuances. Here are a few highlights: Final Regulations: Qualified Improvement Property (QIP) – 2018 and beyond: The IRS and … Read More
Featured Speaker – Eddie Price
Our Director, Eddie Price, has been featured as a speaker for Wolters Kluwer | CCH CPELink. He’ll be discussing Advanced Tax Planning with Cost Segregation on September 17th at 12 PM Pacific on their platform. With over 35 years of experience, Eddie has been a featured speaker and author for agencies such as The Tax … Read More
Evaluating a Cost Segregation Provider? Consider Someone with the ASCSP Certification
Are you considering a cost segregation study? As you begin to evaluate potential service providers, it’s important to remember that there are significant differences among cost segregation advisors in the marketplace. Sometimes taxpayers are not immediately aware of how those differences may impact their experience from start to finish. The American Society of Cost Segregation … Read More
Tax Tip for Small Businesses: The Benefit of Bonus Depreciation
In recognition of Small Business Week, here’s a quick tax tip to fuel your business: Bonus depreciation is a tax incentive that allows a business to immediately deduct a large percentage of the cost of an eligible asset instead of recovering the amount over the tax life of the asset. The Tax Cuts and Jobs … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: The Impact of TCJA on Cost Segregation & Like-Kind Exchange
Reproduced with permission from Daily Tax Report, 62 DTR 12, 4/2/19. Copyright _ 2019 by The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. (800-372-1033) https://news.bloombergtax.com/daily-tax-report/insight-tax-insight-the-impact-of-tcja-on-cost-segregation-and-like-kind-exchange Like-kind exchange has been a popular tax deferral tool for decades. Under IRC 1031, a taxpayer can defer tax on gain from the sale of a business or investment property if it … Read More
Tax Insight: Qualified Improvement Property (QIP) Technical Correction is Gaining Momentum
For the most up-to-date information on Qualified Improvement Property, see our latest post. Momentum may be building in Congress towards correcting a significant clerical error in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). The error, known to some as the “retail glitch,” prevents investments in qualified improvement property (QIP) from qualifying for bonus depreciation. The … Read More
Tax Reform Makes it Easier to Generate Deductions with Cost Segregation
In 2018, the tax reform changes made cost segregation studies more valuable than before. Under the new law, any building components with a tax recovery period of 20 years or less, are eligible for 100% Bonus Depreciation. Historically, bonus depreciation only applied to newly constructed property, but now it’s available for any acquired property. These … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: Updates to “Qualified Improvement Property”
For the most up-to-date information on Qualified Improvement Property, see our latest post. With the 2017 tax year behind us, tax professionals are laser focused on the various new rules presented by the recent Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) effective for the 2018 tax year. One of the most significant changes related to real … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: Utilize Statistical Sampling with Cost Segregation
If you are a taxpayer that owns multiple building improvement properties which are similar in construction, utilizing a statistical sampling along with cost segregation can greatly reduce the fees and resources needed to allocate each property for tax depreciation. Pairing this with an accounting method change to claim missed cost segregation opportunities over multiple years … Read More
Eddie Price Elected to ASCSP Board of Directors
Eddie Price, Director of KBKG, a nationwide tax credits, incentives, and cost recovery firm, was recently elected to the board of directors for non-profit organization, the American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals (ASCSP), for a subsequent two-year term. ASCSP was founded in 2006 to address the growing need for credentials, technical standards, education, and a … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: Impact of Proposed Regulations for Additional First Year Depreciation Deduction
This article is featured in Accounting Today and Tax Pro Today. On August 8th, 2018 the IRS published proposed regulations (REG-104397-18) that provide guidance regarding the additional first year depreciation deduction under section 168(k) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code). These proposed regulations reflect changes made to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) to … Read More
Partial Disposition Election for Buildings Being Targeted by IRS
Recently, the IRS Large Business and International division highlighted five issues that it will be targeting in its “compliance campaign” audit strategy this year. One of the issues on its radar is the partial disposition election for buildings and its structural components. Treasury Regulations provide guidelines for recognizing gain or loss on the disposition of … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: IRS Penalizes Cost Segregation Provider for Aiding and Abetting
Tax preparers and their clients often cannot recognize quality differences among cost segregation service providers, leading to buying decisions based on who proposes the lowest fee or promises the highest tax benefit. However, the real test of quality is how the cost segregation results stand up in an IRS audit. What are the consequences of … Read More
Minimize Gains on Sale of Condos in Mixed-Use Developments. Condo Tax Basis Allocation Studies
Traditional cost accounting for mixed-use residential projects often does not properly allocate all construction costs to each section of the property. Consequently, there may be a significant understatement of cost basis for residential condominium units resulting in higher taxable gains upon sale. This is most common within vertical mixed-use developments where residential condos are stacked … Read More
Reduce Taxes on Condo Sales in Mixed-Use Developments with Tax Basis Allocation Studies
Traditional cost accounting for mixed-use residential projects often does not properly allocate all construction costs to each section of the property. Consequently, there may be a significant understatement of cost basis for residential condominium units resulting in higher taxable gains upon sale. This is most common within vertical mixed-use developments where residential condos are stacked … Read More
KBKG Video: Top 5 Things You Should Know About Cost Segregation
Are you a tax professional looking for an easy way to explain Cost Segregation to your clients? This 3-minute video helps building owners understand why they should consider Cost Segregation for their building and covers the top 5 things they need to know to get started. Cost Segregation is a commonly used strategic tax planning … Read More
New Tax Reform Proposal Makes Deductions More Valuable in 2017
On Thursday, September 27, Republican leaders in Congress and the Trump administration released the Unified Framework for Fixing Our Broken Tax Code. Among the many ideas outlined within the plan is to reduce the corporate tax rate to 20% and provide a maximum tax rate of 25% for business income from flow through entities of … Read More
New Qualified Improvement Property Category in 2016
For the most up-to-date information on Qualified Improvement Property, see our latest post. Many tax professionals are still unclear about the newest classification of building improvements eligible for bonus depreciation when placed in service on or after January 1, 2016. That’s understandable considering there has been over a dozen additions or changes to rules relating … Read More
KBKG Insight: Does a Cost Segregation Study Increase the Likelihood of Audit?
One of the most common concerns that is raised regarding Cost Segregation Studies is whether it increases the likelihood of an IRS audit down the road. While it’s well documented that these studies are accepted by the IRS if performed properly, there isn’t much evidence suggesting the implementation of a cost segregation study on a … Read More
KBKG Insight: Tax Court Rejects Taxpayer’s Land vs. Building Allocation
On May 8, 2017, the U.S. Tax Court released Summary Opinion 2017-31 to conclude that a county assessor’s allocation to land and improvement values were more reliable than the taxpayers proposed values. The tax court noted they could not find any authority that suggests a taxpayer is qualified to allocate the value of the property … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: IRS Takes Controversial Position on Building Placed in Service Dates
For the most up-to-date information on Qualified Improvement Property, see our latest post. Internal Revenue Service in Action on Action on Decision 2017-02 announced that it will continue to litigate the issue surrounding placed in service dates for certain buildings that have received their certificate of occupancy but aren’t ready and available for their “specifically … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: IRS Updates Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a relatively substantial update to their Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide (ATG) in order to incorporate various tax and legal developments since it was first released. Originally published in 2004, the Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide assists IRS examiners during audits by providing an understanding of technical information, examination … Read More
Use the Residential Cost Segregator® for April 15 returns — Accelerate Deductions in Minutes
It is not too late to accelerate cost segregation deductions on smaller residential properties using the Residential Cost Segregator®. The software was designed for tax preparers and only takes 15 minutes! Just email the client an online questionnaire for details about their building, then let the software do the rest. For only $450, KBKG’s easy-to-use … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: Online Cost Segregation Savings Calculator Provides Instant Estimated Tax Projection for any Building
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
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
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 depreciation? It seems … 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