Skip to content
×
PRO Members Get
Full Access
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
ANNUAL Save 16%
$32.50 /mo
$390 billed annualy
MONTHLY
$39 /mo
billed monthly
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Level up your investing with Pro
Explore exclusive tools and resources to start, grow, or optimize your portfolio.
10+ investment analysis calculators
$1,000+/yr savings on landlord software
Lawyer-reviewed lease forms (annual only)
Unlimited access to the Forums

Let's keep in touch

Subscribe to our newsletter for timely insights and actionable tips on your real estate journey.

By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions
×
Try Pro Features for Free
Start your 7 day free trial. Pick markets, find deals, analyze and manage properties.
Results (5,549+)
Andrew Austin Are We Headed Towards Another Housing Crash?
21 July 2022 | 19 replies
And those bank statements tell a story that would trigger an IRS audit if the IRS saw it, not because they're broke, but because they're good earners, but comingling biz and personal finances, presumably to write everything off and look broke to the IRS.From CoreLogic -- "The non-QM share of total mortgage counts declined during the pandemic and reached its lowest level in 2020, at 2% of the market.
Dominic Scatto How soon should I post my property for rent for tax purposes?
10 February 2018 | 8 replies
Under audit the IRS takes the position that the property is placed in service when it is first being rented, not when you list it for rent.From a practical standpoint you will find yourself pissing into the wind by trying to argue it was placed in service before you completed all of your repairs/improvements.
Andrew Belz Purchasing a Property Management company
16 February 2024 | 8 replies
Our last step is running a forensic audit of the company (S - Corp) and then we will write up the contract to purchase.
Account Closed Trust Fund Accounts (Do you mingle them with your business?)
26 May 2018 | 1 reply
This is from an accounting, audit and transparency point of view. 
Matt Stemen CPA or No CPA that is the question
9 December 2022 | 13 replies
if you get audited (god forbid).. you will have a professional in your corner to assist and argue on your behalf.
Arkadiy Iliyayev 30% Vacancy Rate on 40 unit Apartment Complex Need A Leasing Expert
26 June 2024 | 4 replies
Look into their marketing efforts, tenant screening processes, and response times.Service Audit: Conduct an audit of the services provided by Ace Management and Reality to ensure they are actively marketing your properties and maintaining tenant relations effectively.4.
Kristina Jensen Tax deduction when using Reward Points for travel
20 March 2024 | 19 replies
I got audited for 3 years. all of the above was thrown out.One example I had a business trip to London then to Tel Aviv. 
Noah Clark NY/NJ Newbie and CPA Advice
13 March 2024 | 13 replies
I recently started a job working in audit after graduating college and I passed two of the four CPA exams so far.
Deborah Frantz Tax question on a rental property that was bought through a housing program.
3 February 2024 | 3 replies
In your case, since you reduced the reported amount on the 1099-S to reflect the actual amount you received after the payment to the program, you might want to have the documentation from the county's request readily available.While it's not mandatory to submit the documentation with your tax return, having it on hand can be helpful in case of an audit or if the IRS requests additional information.
Justin Brin What percentage is the structure worth vs land for depreciation?
4 December 2023 | 19 replies
I guess even if the IRS audits you can show the structure is worth at least 90% of the purchase price.For example if the house cost $800,000 according the the tax bill the structure is worth like 100k but definitely no one will build you a structure for 100k.What do you think?