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Episode 62. 3 Investment Tax Strategies That Could Cut This Contractor’s Tax Bill by 50%+
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Are you a contractor, trades business owner, or high-income earner struggling with a massive tax bill after selling your business? In this episode of Hot Seat Tax Return, I break down a real-life case study with Joe, a former painting contractor from Napa, California.
Discover how utilizing 3 specific tax strategies can potentially cut your tax bill by more than 50%—even with high W-2 income and installment sale payments coming in!
📊 IN THIS PODCAST, I COVER:
1️⃣ The Short-Term Rental (STR) Tax Loophole:
• How to bypass passive loss rules without becoming a full-time Real Estate Professional.
• The 7-day average stay & 100-hour material participation rules.
• How upfront bonus depreciation can offset W-2 income and installment sale profits.
2️⃣ Real Estate Professional Status (REPS) & Cost Segregation:
• How a spouse can help unlock unlimited tax write-offs through real estate.
• The 750-hour and 50% time rules explained.
• Going back to use cost segregation on existing properties to capture missed depreciation.
3️⃣ Oil & Gas Tax-Advantaged Investments:
• How Intangible Drilling Costs (IDCs) work under the IRS tax code.
• How to get a quick 60%–80% tax write-off in Year 1 to offset unexpected income.
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