Real Estate Archives - Accolade Accounting Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:57:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://accoladeaccounting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/favicon-150x150.png Real Estate Archives - Accolade Accounting 32 32 188260981 When Hiring a CPA for Real Estate Investing Pays Off in Atlanta https://accoladeaccounting.com/when-hiring-a-cpa-for-real-estate-investing-pays-off-in-atlanta Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:22:23 +0000 https://accoladeaccounting.com/?p=8495 Real estate investors in Atlanta or across Georgia often ask whether they need a CPA for a first rental or a small portfolio, and at what point handling returns independently becomes insufficient. The answer turns on structure and complexity, not a single rule. This blog clarifies the decision threshold: situations where filing on your own […]

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]]> Real estate investors in Atlanta or across Georgia often ask whether they need a CPA for a first rental or a small portfolio, and at what point handling returns independently becomes insufficient. The answer turns on structure and complexity, not a single rule. This blog clarifies the decision threshold: situations where filing on your own may be workable, factors that increase complexity, and what typically changes when a CPA is involved.

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]]> 8495 Why Two Real Estate Investors Can Owe Very Different Taxes https://accoladeaccounting.com/why-two-real-estate-investors-can-owe-very-different-taxes Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:15:19 +0000 https://accoladeaccounting.com/?p=8492 On paper, the real estate investment looks straightforward. Two investors buy the same quadplex. Both earn more than $120,000. The property is very similar. Yet when tax time comes, their outcomes can look very different. Not because one found a loophole or used a clever trick, but because the IRS treats real estate activity based […]

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]]> On paper, the real estate investment looks straightforward.

Two investors buy the same quadplex.
Both earn more than $120,000.
The property is very similar.

Yet when tax time comes, their outcomes can look very different. Not because one found a loophole or used a clever trick, but because the IRS treats real estate activity based on how the property is used, how the income is structured, and when events occur.

The differences start showing up as soon as those decisions are made.

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]]> 8492 Rental deductions the IRS most frequently reviews https://accoladeaccounting.com/rental-deductions-the-irs-most-frequently-reviews Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:04:38 +0000 https://accoladeaccounting.com/?p=8422 Depreciation, repairs versus improvements, travel, home office use, and rental losses are areas that typically receive closer attention. We explain what the IRS looks for and why documentation and classification matter as rental portfolios grow in our latest blog.

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]]> Depreciation, repairs versus improvements, travel, home office use, and rental losses are areas that typically receive closer attention.
We explain what the IRS looks for and why documentation and classification matter as rental portfolios grow in our latest blog.

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]]> 8422 How the IRS Defines Self Employment Income for 1099 Doctors https://accoladeaccounting.com/how-the-irs-defines-self-employment-income-for-1099-doctors Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:15:37 +0000 https://accoladeaccounting.com/?p=8393 Self employment income is your net earnings from a trade or business reported on Schedule C and Schedule SE. You owe self employment tax when net earnings reach 400 dollars and you can deduct the employer equivalent portion of that tax on Form 1040.

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]]> Self employment income is your net earnings from a trade or business reported on Schedule C and Schedule SE. You owe self employment tax when net earnings reach 400 dollars and you can deduct the employer equivalent portion of that tax on Form 1040.

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]]> 8393 Rental Real Estate Safe Harbor: What Counts as Rental Services for QBI https://accoladeaccounting.com/rental-real-estate-safe-harbor-what-counts-as-rental-services-for-qbi Sun, 14 Sep 2025 06:29:40 +0000 https://accoladeaccounting.com/?p=8386 Rental services for QBI include leasing, rent collection, maintenance, repairs, and supervision performed by you or your contractors. Keep a dated log and total at least 250 hours to use the IRS safe harbor under Revenue Procedure 2019-38.

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]]> Rental services for QBI include leasing, rent collection, maintenance, repairs, and supervision performed by you or your contractors. Keep a dated log and total at least 250 hours to use the IRS safe harbor under Revenue Procedure 2019-38.

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]]> 8386 Why Hiring a Real Estate Tax Professional Can Help Maximize Tax Savings https://accoladeaccounting.com/why-hiring-a-real-estate-tax-professional-can-help-maximize-tax-savings Wed, 26 Feb 2025 10:08:01 +0000 https://accoladeaccounting.com/?p=8143 Real estate tax laws are complex, and working with an expert can prevent costly mistakes while maximizing available deductions. From structuring rental activities to navigating passive loss rules, tax professionals help property owners stay compliant and financially efficient. Hiring a real estate CPA for investors provides tailored guidance to minimize tax liabilities and support long-term […]

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]]> Real estate tax laws are complex, and working with an expert can prevent costly mistakes while maximizing available deductions. From structuring rental activities to navigating passive loss rules, tax professionals help property owners stay compliant and financially efficient. Hiring a real estate CPA for investors provides tailored guidance to minimize tax liabilities and support long-term investment goals.

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]]> 8143 Smart Tax Strategies for Rental Property Owners: Avoid Costly Mistakes https://accoladeaccounting.com/smart-tax-strategies-for-rental-property-owners-avoid-costly-mistakes Wed, 19 Feb 2025 09:05:07 +0000 https://accoladeaccounting.com/?p=8138 Rental property owners can reduce tax burdens by properly categorizing income and expenses, distinguishing between repairs and improvements, and keeping detailed records. Missteps in these areas can result in missed deductions or IRS issues. Consulting a real estate accountant for rental properties provides strategic tax planning to optimize deductions and ensure proper reporting.

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]]> Rental property owners can reduce tax burdens by properly categorizing income and expenses, distinguishing between repairs and improvements, and keeping detailed records. Missteps in these areas can result in missed deductions or IRS issues. Consulting a real estate accountant for rental properties provides strategic tax planning to optimize deductions and ensure proper reporting.

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]]> 8138 Are You a Real Estate Pro? A Comprehensive Tax Guide for 2025 https://accoladeaccounting.com/are-you-a-real-estate-pro-a-comprehensive-tax-guide-for-2025 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:45:26 +0000 https://accoladeaccounting.com/?p=8132 Understanding tax rules for real estate professionals can lead to significant savings, especially when managing rental properties. Key factors like material participation, passive activity loss rules, and rental property elections play a major role in tax planning. Working with a real estate tax accountant ensures compliance while helping property owners maximize deductions and structure their […]

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]]> Understanding tax rules for real estate professionals can lead to significant savings, especially when managing rental properties. Key factors like material participation, passive activity loss rules, and rental property elections play a major role in tax planning. Working with a real estate tax accountant ensures compliance while helping property owners maximize deductions and structure their finances effectively.

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]]> 8132 Don’t Miss These Key Tax Deductions for Real Estate Investors in 2024 https://accoladeaccounting.com/blog/dont-miss-these-key-tax-deductions-for-real-estate-investors-in-2024 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:37:14 +0000 https://accoladeaccounting.com/?p=8104 This blog post is for real estate investors preparing for the 2024 tax season. It offers a comprehensive guide to key tax deductions that can reduce tax liability and increase investment returns. From property taxes and depreciation to repairs, management fees, and mortgage interest, the article covers essential deductions you shouldn’t overlook. It also provides […]

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]]> This blog post is for real estate investors preparing for the 2024 tax season. It offers a comprehensive guide to key tax deductions that can reduce tax liability and increase investment returns. From property taxes and depreciation to repairs, management fees, and mortgage interest, the article covers essential deductions you shouldn’t overlook. It also provides valuable tips on record-keeping and the importance of professional tax advice. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or new to real estate, this blog will help you navigate complex tax laws and maximize your deductions.

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]]> 8104 Flip Smarter: Tax Strategies from a Real Estate CPA https://accoladeaccounting.com/blog/flip-smarter-tax-strategies-from-a-real-estate-cpa Tue, 20 Aug 2024 09:49:48 +0000 https://accoladeaccounting.com/?p=8025 Flipping properties comes with tax challenges that can affect your profits. In this blog, the real estate CPAs at Accolade Accounting share practical advice to help you make the most of your investments. Whether you’re new to flipping or refining your strategy, these tips can help you flip smarter and keep more of your earnings.

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]]> Flipping properties comes with tax challenges that can affect your profits. In this blog, the real estate CPAs at Accolade Accounting share practical advice to help you make the most of your investments. Whether you’re new to flipping or refining your strategy, these tips can help you flip smarter and keep more of your earnings.

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