We’re not “tax people”––we’re real estate professionals. But as tax day quickly approaches, we want to share possible tax-saving strategies pertaining to real estate.
Whether reminders or new thinking for your portfolio, we encourage you to consider these tax strategies and, of course, speak with your tax professional.
- Self-Directed IRA: Consider investing yours in real estate. Real estate may provide greater security or faster appreciation than the stock market.
- 1031 Like-Kind Exchange: Explore deferring capital gains by implementing. Keep in mind there are associated fees and limited time frames, so talk with both your Realtor and CPA.
- Conservation: Investigate lowering property taxes by enrolling all or a portion of your acreage into programs like TN’s Greenbelt or GA’s Conservation Use Assessment. You may also qualify for a tax-saving Conservation Easement. Todd Henon Properties Land & Farm Specialist Rhey Houston has conserved more than 10,000 acres across the U.S. Reach out to Rhey for a conversation about your opportunities.
- Multiple residences? Save capital gains by examining your ownership timelines and usage of your homes. (In short, a primary residence must be used for a total of at least two of the last five years.)
- Avoid State Income Tax: Investors intentionally target Tennessee for its “no state income tax” status, its overall 2nd lowest tax burden in the U.S., and low cost of living. Currently, 8 other states levy no income tax.
Our full-service Team is honored to be your real estate resource for Buying, Selling, and Investing. Need a trusted local CPA, tax strategist, attorney, or estate planner? We’re here to put our 30-year network to work for you.
It would be our privilege to sit down soon to discuss your goals.
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