When it comes to improving your business finances, sale leaseback transactions are a hidden gem. These deals involve selling a real estate property you own to a real estate investor and then leasing it back for your business through a long-term lease agreement. But here's the exciting part: there are…

When using a 1031 exchange to defer the tax on investment property, the depreciated cost basis of the relinquished property is carried-forward to the replacement property and any subsequent replacement properties purchased in the same line of exchanges. This significantly dilutes the depreciation benefit.

Inflation reaccelerated in July for the first time in 13 months. But beneath the surface of the 3.2% headline number revealed in Thursday's Consumer Price Index (CPI) report are several signs the Federal Reserve's fight against inflation is headed in the right direction.

In the US, the federal tax code can benefit owners of businesses such as wineries and vineyards under a real estate investing tool known as Section 1031 exchanges. But another section of the tax code may be even more beneficial—and less restrictive—for both sellers and buyers.

President Biden’s budget proposal for fiscal year 2024 includes a wide array of policy changes, new programs, increased spending, and higher revenue.

Los Angeles property owners face a new transfer tax with the recent passage of the United to House LA measure (Measure ULA). With the intentional misnomer “Mansion Tax,” owners of any and all real property assets valued at over $5 million will now have a hefty portion of the sale…

Planning to sell some investments this year? It’s less likely to affect your 2023 tax bill, experts say. Here’s why: The IRS made dozens of inflation adjustments for 2023, including the long-term capital gains brackets, applying to investments held for more than one year. This means you can have more…

"A unique combination of real estate and credit" - Chelsea Mandel…

Although the stock market had a rough year in 2022, many long-term investors still have substantial capital gains on their taxable investments. While often ignored, tax planning is part of being a good investor. Being tax efficient with your investments is a great way to boost net after returns without needing to…