Tax segregation: does the property need to be vacant?

Tax segregation: does the property need to be vacant?

Real Estate Broker · Boulder, CO · Member since 2023 · 56 posts · 21 votes

I have a client who would like to buy a multi-family and STR property in Colorado and apply tax segregation rules before the end of year.

But they are claiming that in order to  that, the property must be vacant? Is that the case?

Thank you! 

Boulder REALTOR®

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Chris LopezPro Member
Real Estate Agent · Denver, CO · Member since 2015 · 1k+ posts · 858 votes
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No properties don't need to be vacant for a cost seg study.

Buying and operating an STR to meet the STR guidelines, might be tight. The multis I've invested in have often generated 30-50% in year depreication in the Denver area.

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  • Michael PlaksPro Member
    Tax Accountant / Enrolled Agent · Houston, TX · Member since 2014 · 5k+ posts · 6k+ votes
    2y

    It does not need to be vacant, but your client may not have enough time to structure their new property as an STR for 2023. It's not enough to buy it.

  • Sean O'KeefePro Member
    CPA | Accepting new clients | 50 States · Member since 2022 · 1k+ posts · 871 votes
    2y
    Quote from @Alex Jacobson:

    I have a client who would like to buy a multi-family and STR property in Colorado and apply tax segregation rules before the end of year.

    But they are claiming that in order to  that, the property must be vacant? Is that the case?

    Thank you! 

    Boulder REALTOR®

    Based on what you say, no.
  • Chris LopezPro Member
    Real Estate Agent · Denver, CO · Member since 2015 · 1k+ posts · 858 votes
    2y

    No properties don't need to be vacant for a cost seg study.

    Buying and operating an STR to meet the STR guidelines, might be tight. The multis I've invested in have often generated 30-50% in year depreication in the Denver area.

  • Real Estate Broker · Boulder, CO · Member since 2023 · 56 posts · 21 votes
    2y
    Quote from @Michael Plaks:

    It does not need to be vacant, but your client may not have enough time to structure their new property as an STR for 2023. It's not enough to buy it.


    Thank you Michael, and I agree about STR!

  • Real Estate Consultant · Denver, CO · Member since 2021 · 661 posts · 389 votes
    2y
    Quote from @Alex Jacobson:

    I have a client who would like to buy a multi-family and STR property in Colorado and apply tax segregation rules before the end of year.

    But they are claiming that in order to  that, the property must be vacant? Is that the case?

    Thank you! 

    Boulder REALTOR®

    No, Alex, quite the opposite. The property must have occupancy or being advertised as available for occupancy to be able to do a cost segregation study. I am in Colorado and can help you close that deal as the buyer's hero. There are special considerations for STR that you and the buyer need to know. I would like to help. Chris Lopez is a broker in CO as well and is very knowledgeable about this.

  • Chris LopezPro Member
    Real Estate Agent · Denver, CO · Member since 2015 · 1k+ posts · 858 votes
    2y

    @Alex Jacobson Definitely connect with @Bonnie Griffin Kaake. She's helped quite a few of my clients with cost segs!

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