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May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 G. Brian Davis

Can You Use the Same Tax Loopholes as Billionaires to Slash Your Tax Bill?

You can stamp your foot and complain about the wealthy using loopholes to lower their tax bills. Or you can learn those tax loopholes yourself. Try these strategies to slash…

May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 Judd Schoenholtz

3 Hacks to 1031 Exchange Your Primary Residence

Home prices have been on a run upward over the last few years, with homeowners finding that their primary residence is now worth much more than when they bought it.…

May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 Garrett Brown

Misunderstanding These Real Estate Tax Strategies Could Cost You Thousands

REPS and short-term rental exceptions are among the most powerful—and misunderstood—tools in a real estate investor’s tax strategy. Misapplying them can wipe out deductions or even trigger audits. These tax…

May 14, 2025May 14, 2025 Bonnie Galam

How Real Estate Investors Will Be Affected If the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act Expires

While everyone is focused on President Trump’s tariffs, the clock is ticking on one of the most significant tax reforms in recent history. Many provisions of the Tax Cuts &…

Apr 10, 2025Apr 10, 2025 G. Brian Davis

7 Ways to Retire on Tax-Free Real Estate Investments

The average American loses over half a million dollars ($524,625, to be exact) to taxes over their lifetime. And let’s be honest: The average BiggerPockets reader probably pays several times…

Apr 08, 2025Apr 10, 2025 Daniel Osman

How Does a 1031 Exchange Work?

One of the most widely known tax hacks in the real estate investing world is the 1031 exchange. Chances are, if you’ve read the famed Rich Dad, Poor Dad, like…

Apr 07, 2025Apr 08, 2025 Aaron LaRue

10 Important 1031 Exchange Requirements You Must Know as a Real Estate Investor

If you’re a real estate investor, chances are you’ve heard of the 1031 exchange. However, if you’ve never done one before, understanding how they work can be overwhelming. There are…

Mar 30, 2025Mar 30, 2025 G. Brian Davis

8 Clever Tax Strategies to Get the Most of Your IRA

Despite their limitations, individual retirement accounts (IRAs) are incredibly powerful. And you can do all kinds of creative tricks with them to build a huge nest egg, tax-free. Try these…

Mar 17, 2025Mar 17, 2025 Jeff Vasishta

How Capital Gains Taxes are Hurting More and More Homeowners

Recently, a fascinating discussion unfolded on the BiggerPockets forum. It concerns capital gains taxes and how homeowners who stay in their quickly appreciating homes are hit hard when it comes…

Mar 07, 2025Mar 14, 2025 John Bowens

How to Use Single and Multi-Member LLCs to Invest With an IRA

Real estate investors are always looking for ways to gain more control over their investments, reduce administrative delays, and maximize tax advantages. One strategy that enables all three goals is…

Dec 20, 2024Dec 20, 2024 Garrett Brown

Year-End Tax Tips for Landlords: Maximize Savings and Prep For Tax Season

As 2024 winds down, landlords have a golden opportunity to optimize their tax situation before ringing in the new year. Thoughtful planning right now can lead to significant savings come…

Oct 23, 2024Mar 13, 2025 Whitney Hutten

11 Last-Minute Tax Hacks Every Investor Needs Before the Year Ends

For real estate investors, the end of the year isn’t just about closing deals—it’s about making smart moves that could save you thousands on your tax bill. If you don’t…

Oct 02, 2024Nov 19, 2024 Garrett Brown

How You Can Legally Minimize Rental Property Taxes as Much as Possible

As a landlord, you probably already know that taxes are unavoidable, but that doesn’t mean you can’t minimize them and keep more of your hard-earned cash. The IRS can be…