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Mark Delosreyes Real estate professional while working a W2?
3 April 2025 | 13 replies
Your audit chances would be pretty high under normal circumstances.
Don Konipol A Very Succinct Outline for Legally Raising Capital
4 April 2025 | 7 replies
Also you have to have SEC compliant audited financials.
Kyle Michael cost segregation
8 April 2025 | 40 replies
I pulled this example out of the IRS audit guide when reviewing a cost segregation.A simple example illustrates the tax benefits of a cost segregation study.
Dan Thomas Board of Director / Advisor Compensation for Small Business
2 April 2025 | 3 replies
The specific authority of this board per our operating agreement are as follows:(1) Approval of annual (or semi-annual) budget submitted by the Chief ExecutiveOfficer.(2) Setting compensation for Officers.(3) Setting compensation for Managers.(4) Approval of profit distributions and profit and loss allocations to the Members.(5) Quarterly review of the profit and loss statements and balance sheets.(6) Review and audit of year end financials.(7) Approval of any single expenditure over $10,000.(8) Approval of new hires.
John Paul First Equity deal CPA advice needed
2 April 2025 | 5 replies
Let us know if you’d like help setting up clean bookkeeping and tax reporting for this deal—it’s key to staying audit-proof and maximizing deductions.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.
Scarlett G. Banks STR Tax Loophole 30 Day Rental
2 April 2025 | 3 replies
And what records do you provide your accountant in case there's an audit
Daniel Mendez Do I even NEED a CPA?
2 April 2025 | 10 replies
CPAs are absolutely well qualified to handle any tax situation that arises, but there are good tax professionals out there that are EAs (enrolled agents) who not only can provide tax advisory services, but also prepare your tax returns, and if necessary, represent you before the IRS.I understand you may not think this is a necessary expense due to your current revenue, but if you have an issue like an audit, it would be better to have an EA or CPA that can represent you before the IRS than going solo.
Renee R. Property Management Agreement: Questions about Indemnification Clause
29 March 2025 | 6 replies
In fact, our agreement has a section in it that forbids us from making any alterations to the building without the owner's written permission, and I'd recommend that if it isn't in the agreement already.As far as red flags:OWNER'S RIGHT TO AUDIT.
Karin Tran Syndication Recommendations and Advice
31 March 2025 | 7 replies
Are they required to have a third party audit, and if so, can it be any CPA firm or does it have to be a Big Four, regional, etc. 
Julio Gonzalez Common Cost Segregation Study Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
26 March 2025 | 2 replies
Taking a DIY approach is not advised unless you have the right experience and expertise.Otherwise, you may find yourself falling victim to the pitfalls below.Lack of DocumentationOne of the biggest pitfalls of cost segregation studies is inadequate documentation, such as:Missing invoices Inadequate supporting evidence for your cost allocationsImproper or incomplete descriptions of reclassified assetsHaving insufficient records can create headaches and challenges during IRS audits.