Real Estate Tax Incentives And Strategies

The wide variety of real estate tax opportunities available can be overwhelming. To make sure you’ve considered all potential sources of benefit, review our expansive checklist.

​​☐​ Accelerated Depreciation

Look-back studies via 3115, best results achieved for properties in service under 15 years
Recall depreciation potential inherent in 754 Step Ups and 1031 Exchanges, as well as tax-exempt property

​​☐​ Bonus Depreciation
100% for properties placed-in-service between 9/28/17-12/31/2022
Acquired assets eligible under the TCJA

​​☐​ Bonus-Eligible QIP (Qualified Improvement Property)
QIP placed-in-service on or after 1/1/2018 is 15-year property and bonus-eligible – major implications for renovations/retrofits

​​☐​ Expensing Options under the Tangible Property Regulations (TPRs)
DeMinimus Safe Harbor (Itemized invoices will be helpful)
Small Taxpayer Safe Harbor
Routine Maintenance Safe Harbor (via 3115)
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