Tax Prep

32 articles on tax prep.

Inherited Rental Property Tax Rules

Learn how inherited rental properties get a stepped-up basis, restart depreciation, and other critical tax rules every landlord should know.

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Form 4562 for Rental Depreciation

A landlord’s guide to filing Form 4562 for rental property depreciation, linked to Schedule E. Learn when it’s required and how to maximize deductions.

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Landlord Depreciation for Fences, Driveways, and More

Landlords can depreciate fences, driveways, and other land improvements over 15 years. Learn how to claim tax deductions on rental property upgrades.

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Depreciating Capital Improvements

Learn how to correctly depreciate capital improvements separately from your rental property building to maximize tax deductions and stay IRS-compliant.

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Fixing Missed Depreciation with Form 3115

Discover how landlords can correct missed depreciation using Form 3115 without amending old tax returns, saving time and avoiding costly errors.

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Mid-Month Depreciation Rules

Landlords: master IRS mid-month depreciation rules for first and final rental property years with step-by-step guidance.

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5-Year vs. 7-Year Depreciation for Rentals

Learn how to correctly depreciate appliances, carpeting, and furniture in your rental properties over 5 or 7 years to maximize tax deductions.

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Depreciation Recapture Tax

Learn about depreciation recapture tax for rental properties, how it impacts your sale profits, and strategies to minimize its effect on landlords.

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Cost Segregation for Small Landlords

Discover how a cost segregation study can significantly reduce taxable income for small landlords with 1–20 units, even if you own just one rental property.

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