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What You Need to Know about Cost Segregation and 1031 Exchanges

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  We have written extensively about 26 U.S. Code & 1031 , both ourselves and in other publications. Known as the "1031 exchange" or the "like-kind exchange," Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 allows for the "exchange of real property held for productive use or investment" as a tax deferral strategy. Capital gains taxes can be postponed for investors who follow the rules for "exchanging" relinquished properties for like-kind properties. A concept that may not be as familiar is cost segregation. The combination of cost segregation with the 1031 exchange process, however, allows you to defer capital gains taxes on the sale of real estate assets, as well as benefit from larger deductions. In this article, the leadership team from Riverside 1031 will discuss exactly that.  

How Cost Segregation Threatens Your Business - and What to Do About It

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Cost segregation is a problem that businesses face all the time. It’s when different parts of the business charge different prices for the same service or product. This results in businesses being unable to compete and losing customers. Cost segregation can be caused by a number of factors, but one of the most important is company size. When larger companies have to charge more for the same product or service, they can put a damper on competition and prevent them from offering better prices or services. However, here experts at Riverside TACS share some ways to overcome cost segregation and keep your business running like a well-oiled machine. The Effects of Cost Segregation on Businesses There are a number of effects that cost segregation has on businesses. The first and most obvious effect is that it can reduce the amount of competition and prevent businesses from offering better prices or services. This can lead to a loss in customers and a decrease in profits. Additionally, cost

How to Get Cost Segregation Approved

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Cost segregation is the process of allocating part of your building’s cost to its individual components. It’s a tax-advantaged way to reduce your property taxes. Sounds easy, right? Not so fast! There are a few things you need to keep in mind before starting the cost segregation project. Here, experts from Riveside TACS show you how to get cost segregation approved in three easy steps.  

Internal Revenue Code Section 1031

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The Section 1031 of the United States Internal Revenue (IRS) allows to defer the payment of taxes related to capital gains obtained in transactions of sale and exchange of real estate properties. It consists of using the money - from the IRS tax - as part of the payment of the new property and transferring the obligation of your tax for later. This operation allows the investor to have more capital to invest in the new property by including money that he should use to pay taxes. Here, experts from Riverside 1031 explain more about the Section 1031 of the United States Internal Revenue (IRS).  

What is title insurance? What is an escrow or escrow account?

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Whether you are buying a property with cash or you are taking a loan, title insurance is necessary for the transfer of property. Title insurance is obtained through insurance companies , such as Riverside Abstract and is managed through a law firm specialized in real estate. Title insurance is purchased once and is in effect for as long as the owner has an interest in the property. Here, title insurance agents from Riverside Abstract will share more about what title insurance is and when it is needed.

Why Owner's Title Insurance is Fundamental

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Experts at title insurance agency, Riverside Abstract , indicate that buying a home is an exciting, but also a complicated process.

Real Estate Ownership

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Among the different modes of real estate ownership change, those that are probably most familiar to you are transmission by sale, donation, exchange and inheritance. All of them affect the market to a greater or lesser degree, but transmission by sale and purchase is the one with the highest incidence. From liability pitfalls to tax advantages, each type of property ownership brings unique benefits and drawbacks – and it’s important to be fully aware of them before you invest. In this post, Riverside Abstract, a title insurance company from Brooklyn, will explore the different types of property ownership in real estate.