Understanding Property Depreciation
In the realm of real estate investing, property depreciation is a powerful tool that can significantly impact your tax situation. Depreciation allows you to deduct the cost of buying and improving a property over its useful life, providing a yearly expense that can lower your taxable income.
How Does Property Depreciation Work?
Depreciation begins when you place your property in service for rental purposes and continues annually until you recover your initial investment or stop renting out the property. The IRS generally presumes the useful life of residential rental property to be 27.5 years, allowing you to deduct a portion of the property’s value annually over this period.
Property Depreciation and Tax Benefits
Property depreciation comes with substantial tax benefits. By claiming depreciation, you reduce your net rental income each year, thereby lowering your tax bill. It’s a non-cash expense that doesn’t affect your cash flow, meaning you’re saving money without spending a dime!
Maximize Your Savings with Cost Segregation
To maximize your property depreciation benefits, you can employ a strategy known as cost segregation. This method allows you to accelerate depreciation on certain property components, leading to larger tax deductions in the early years of property ownership. Read more about cost segregation in our detailed guide.
Achieving Real Estate Professional Status (REPS)
When you self-manage your short-term rental property, you can qualify for Real Estate Professional Status (REPS). With REPS, you can treat losses from your rental properties as non-passive, allowing you to offset other income and unlock significant tax savings. Learn more about the benefits of achieving REPS.
Your Partner in Property Management
Navigating property depreciation and tax benefits can be complex, but with the right partner, it doesn’t have to be. At Your STR Partner, we’re committed to helping you maximize your property’s potential and your tax savings. Learn more about the benefits of partnering with us.
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