Do you have a good CPA referral ?

Do you have a good CPA referral ?

Rental Property Investor · Brooklyn, NY · Member since 2019 · 45 posts · 5 votes

I am looking for a CPA. I work in NY full time at s bank. I live in the poconos and have an Airbnb rental there. I am looking to do end of year strategy Self directed 401k. What type of changes do I make to meet my goal of rental income with low tax rate.

My margins rate is 18%.

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Michael PlaksPro Member
Tax Accountant / Enrolled Agent · Houston, TX · Member since 2014 · 5k+ posts · 6k+ votes
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@Kenneth Moerschel

In order to establish a self-directed 401k, you either need to have a currently profitable active business or at least an active current business plus a 401k from some previous job. Your AirBnB is unlikely to open the door for a 401k, although it is sometimes possible. Need to discuss it with your tax accountant.

Which brings us to your question about an accountant. There are over 20 real estate accountants on this forum, all of us working remotely and nationwide, all experts in real estate. If you prefer a local one, reach out to @Nicholas Aiola and @Basit Siddiqi first. They are in NY.

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

    In order to establish a self-directed 401k, you either need to have a currently profitable active business or at least an active current business plus a 401k from some previous job. Your AirBnB is unlikely to open the door for a 401k, although it is sometimes possible. Need to discuss it with your tax accountant.

    Which brings us to your question about an accountant. There are over 20 real estate accountants on this forum, all of us working remotely and nationwide, all experts in real estate. If you prefer a local one, reach out to @Nicholas Aiola and @Basit Siddiqi first. They are in NY.

  • Real Estate Agent · Sacramento/Placer ~ San Francisco Bay Area counties · Member since 2012 · 1k+ posts · 743 votes
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    @Kenneth Moerschel

    You can try @Bernard Reisz who may be the type of CPA your looking for...

    Good luck!!

  • Basit SiddiqiBusiness Member
    Accountant · New York, NY · Member since 2015 · 8k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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    @Kenneth Moerschel

    as @Michael Plaks mentioned, you do need some sort of business to establish a Self-Directed 401k(Solo-401k). 

    Some establish a property management company to manage their rentals to create that 'business'. However, given only 1 rental, it may not make sense at this point.

    Best of luck.

  • Rental Property Investor · Brooklyn, NY · Member since 2019 · 45 posts · 5 votes
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    @Michael Plaks thank you so much. I am not sure if local is better or the pros and con. Mainly I figure they need to have done NY or PA taxes. Again not sure but really love your proactivity and hope to connect to find a new one CPA.

  • Natalie KolodijBusiness Member
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    Tax Strategist| National Tax Educator| Accepting New Clients · Member since 2014 · 3k+ posts · 4k+ votes
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    I would toss in @Steven Hamilton II as well for someone else to talk to. He's REI specialized and a long time investor and active member on BP for years.

  • Bernard ReiszPro Member
    CPA delivering RE Tax Tools: 1031 Exchange, SDIRA, 401(k), Cost Seg · New York City, NY · Member since 2017 · 581 posts · 563 votes
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    @Mark Pedroza Honored by the mention! 

    Some great names mentioned here, but if you want incredible expertise along with the ultimate sense of humor @Michael Plaks is your man!

  • Realtor · Phoenix, AZ · Member since 2020 · 79 posts · 37 votes
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    @Kenneth Moerschel

    Ashish. InvestorFriendlyCPA.com

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