Taxes

At SilkRoad Realty, Inc., we provide you with the tax and financial analysis of your real estate transaction in addition to all the common real estate brokerage services found elsewhere.  We will advise you on how to legally minimize the federal, state and local taxes associated with your transaction.  Each real estate transaction is looked at from many different perspectives; including its tax consequence, investment analysis and estate planning.  This is why we are unique and no other brokerage firm can provide the same type of service or expertise. 

Below are some of the tax topics for buyers, sellers, investors and renters.  For more information on each subject below, please click on that subject's link.

If you have any questions or need information on any of the items below, please do not hesitate to call David Silkman, CPA, MST, Broker at 310.478.9200 x301 or email him at david@SilkRoadRealtyInc.com.

 


Tax Info for Buyers
For more detail information on the tax topics below and others, please click here.  

  • What is Deductible
  • $250,000 or $500,000 Gain Exclusion
  • Renting Your Property for Less Than 14 Days a Year is Tax Free
  • Home Energy Tax Credits
  • Deducting Real Estate Loss Against Ordinary Income
  • Passive Activity Rules
  • Qualified Personal Residence Trust - What Is It And How Can It Help You
  • Living Trust - What Is It And How Can It Help You
  • Home Office - What you Can Write-Off 
  • And Other Topics 

 


Tax Info for Sellers
For more detail information on the tax topics below and others, please click here.  

  • $250,000 or $500,000 Gain Exclusion
  • Capital Gains Tax Rate
  • Deferring Your Taxes - Like-Kind Exchange - IRS Section 1031 Exchange
  • Converting a Rental to a Home
  • Is Cancellation of Debt Income Taxable?
  • And Other Topics 

 



Tax info for Investors
For more detail information on the tax topics below and others, please click here.   

  • Flipping Real Estate and its Tax Consequences
  • How to Qualify as a Real Estate Professional
  • How to Qualify for Social Security Benefits as a Landlord
  • Advantages of Owning Real Estate Through an LLC 
  • Cost Segregation - What It Is And How It Can Reduce Your Taxes
  • How You Can Offset Your Real Estate Losses Against Ordinary Income
  • How You Can Offset Your Real Estate Losses Against Other Investments
  • What Items Are Tax Deductible
  • Family Limited Partnership - What Is It
  • Estate Tax - How Can I Pass Down My Real Investments to My Children and/or Grandchildren Estate Tax Free
  • Social Security Benefits - How To Qualify For It
  • Is Real Estate Income Subject to Social Security Tax
  • Is It Possible To Have Tax Loss But Positive Cash Flow
  • And Other Topics 

 


Tax Info for Tenants
For more detail information on the tax topics below and others, please click here

  • Compare Cost of Renting Versus Owning
  • Home Office - What You Can Write-Off 
  • And Other Topics