Real Estate Tax Guide

Tax regulations are a key part of the real estate business. One must understand the impact of taxes on every aspect of property acquisitions, use, and dispositions in order to maximize profits. In the Real Estate Tax Guide, we address the essential elements of the tax code as they pertain to real estate, to give users a grounding in the issues that can impact their operational decisions. Topics covered include basis, development costs, operating expenses, financing issues, landlord and tenant transactions, passive activity losses, foreclosures, property exchanges, installment sales, and much more.
Format

PDF Course

Level

Overview

Duration

2.5 Hours

Related Courses
Real Estate Accounting
Real Estate Investing

Course Information

Author: Steven Bragg
Course Number: TX1033
IRS Program Number: 72821-T-00085-25-S

Learning Objectives
  • Recognize when the percentage of completion method should be used for tax purposes.
  • Identify what to include in the original basis of a property.
  • Specify the tax impact of various mortgage financing situations.
  • Recognize the risks associated with a sale and leaseback transaction.
  • State the tax treatment of various operating expenses for real estate.
  • Specify the property types included in each MACRS classification.
  • Identify the material participation tests associated with the passive activity loss rules.
  • Recognize the tax issues associated with dealer property.
  • Specify the benefits of installment sales reporting.
  • Identify the deductible loss calculation for when a business is destroyed.

Level: Overview
Instructional Method: QAS Self-Study
NASBA Category: Taxes
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Latest Review Date: February 2025
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