Why You Should Only Use a Certified Cost Segregation Professional
Follow KBKG on Social Media Linkedin Facebook X-twitter Youtube When Cost Segregation studies are conducted, professional standards and technical accuracy are critically important, especially as studies are subject to IRS scrutiny. The best way to assess a provider’s qualifications is to confirm whether the person conducting your study is a Certified Cost Segregation Professional (CCSP) … Read More
Form 3115 for CPA’s: Unlocking Missed Tax Deductions Without Amending Returns
Follow KBKG on Social Media Linkedin Facebook X-twitter Youtube Many CPAs likely come across clients who have historically mis- or over-capitalized expenditures, particularly in real estate, retail or manufacturing. Fortunately, tax preparers don’t need to amend years of returns to correct these issues. The IRS offers a fix for this with Form 3115 (Application for … Read More
Navigating the Updated IRS Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide: What’s New?
Follow KBKG on Social Media Linkedin Facebook X-twitter Youtube By Amar Patel | Principal, Cost Segregation Cost Segregation remains one of the most powerful tax strategies for real estate investors, allowing them to accelerate depreciation and maximize deductions. On February 6, 2025, the IRS published the latest edition of the Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide (ATG), … Read More
How The Short-Term Rental Loophole & Cost Segregation Can Benefit Passive Investors
Follow KBKG on Social Media Linkedin Facebook X-twitter Youtube By Amar Patel | Principal, Cost Segregation Real estate investors know that tax strategies can make all the difference in maximizing profits. One of the most powerful, yet underutilized, tools available is the short-term rental (STR) loophole. This allows real estate investors to utilize property-related rental losses … Read More
The Interplay Between Cost Segregation and a 1031 Exchange
When a property is acquired in a Section 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 finalizing the 1031 tax basis calculations. To … Read More
100% Bonus Depreciation Making a Comeback?
By Amar Patel | Principal, Cost Segregation In a speech to a joint session of Congress, President Trump outlined priority tax legislation expected later this year to restore provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”), which includes “providing 100% expensing, retroactive to January 20, 2025”. This leads many to believe that 100% Bonus Depreciation … Read More
Six Ways Cost Segregation Remains Valuable as Bonus Depreciation Declines
Thought leadership provided by Eddie Price | Principal – Cost Segregation For a long time, the concept of cost segregation has been a powerful tax-saving strategy for real estate investors, enabling property owners to significantly increase their cash flow by accelerating depreciation on certain assets. With the phasing down of bonus depreciation — from 100% … Read More
Senate Votes on Tax Relief Bill for IRC 174 R&E Expenditures, Bonus Depreciation and Section 163(j)
By Jonathan Tucker | Principal, Research & Development Tax Credits In a significant move after months of waiting, the Senate voted on the highly anticipated tax relief for American Families and Workers Act, aimed at easing the financial burden on millions of Americans. Championed by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to bring a vote in … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: Leverage Section 179 to Offset Declining Bonus Rates
By Eddie Price & Amar Patel | Principals – Cost Segregation After years of 100% bonus depreciation, rates have recently fallen to 80% for 2023 and 60% for 2024, which has motivated some real estate investors to look for additional strategies to offset taxable income. Section 179 of the tax code offers taxpayers the opportunity … Read More
Addressing Misconceptions Surrounding Transferable Tax Credits
With the renewable energy market continuing to expand, the popularity of transferable tax credits for funding projects and reducing corporate tax liabilities is becoming increasingly common. The signing of the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022 has further fueled interest among both developers and investors in this space, which has resulted in increased fraud that the … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: IRS Issues Warning on Scams Involving Energy Tax Credit Transfers
By Amar Patel, CPA, CSSP | Principal – Cost Segregation The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently published an article issuing a warning about a new scam involving the misrepresentation of rules surrounding the transferability of clean energy tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). KBKG Insight: The market for transferable clean energy credits, notably … Read More
How the Inflation Reduction Act Expanded Transferable Tax Credits Eligibility
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) significantly altered the landscape of federal clean energy tax credits, offering new opportunities for monetization and strategic financial planning. For solar developers, these changes present a unique chance to optimize tax benefits through expanded options for investment and production tax credits in renewable energy projects. A New Paradigm for Tax … Read More
Final Regulations Released on Transferability of Clean Energy Tax Credits
By Mike Cornell | Senior Manager, Cost Segregation On Thursday, April 25, the Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations regarding the transferability of certain clean energy tax credits in a taxable year, including specific rules for partnerships and S corporations. The Inflation Reduction Act added Section 6418 to the tax code, … Read More
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