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With the recent news cycle mostly focused on federal level races including the Presidential election and numerous House and Senate rates, some propositions, like Prop. 19 have not received their fair share of time in the news. This may be because Prop. 19 disproportionately affects wealthier clients the most. Prop. Read more…
Changing accountants could very possibly be the best thing you do all year. It’s something that happens for several reasons, ranging from having an accountant retire to going through a change in your business that requires something more or different than what the present accounting firm offers. Assuming the decision Read more…
Understand the Difference and Check Your Needs at Least Annually LSL Partner Ron Stumpf Talks with Sandra Denisac, Vice President, CIC, at McGriff Insurance General vs. environmental liability Ron: What is the difference between general liability and environmental liability coverage? Sandra: It sounds like a general liability policy would Read more…
The Opportunity Zone Is the Latest Tool for Community Development and Capital Gains Tax Deferment For the maximum 15 percent step-up in basis, the investment must be made by the end of 2019. The Land of OZ (Opportunity Zones for our purposes) is not as far away as you think. Read more…
Here’s some great news for California owners of real estate investment properties: As of September 1, 2018, the California Office of Tax Appeals (OTA) has issued a new position regarding “drop and swap” real estate transactions (defined below). The OTA ruled that drop and swap is an accepted business practice Read more…
If you are a real estate investor, you probably know there are several options when choosing how to invest in a property. However, there is an investment vehicle often unknown to investors: the Delaware Statutory Trust (DST). DSTs: great for long-term, hands-off investing If you want an investment where you Read more…
Renting out empty rooms or your entire home on Airbnb can seem like an easy way to make money, especially if you have open space in your home. Renting homes from individuals has become a popular choice for vacationers compared to staying at hotels because it provides a home-like comfort Read more…
Self-Rental Rule Many business owners that own operating businesses also own the office building or commercial building used in the business. The operating business is owned by the individual(s) through one entity, then the real estate is owned by the same individual(s) through a separate entity. The operating business pays Read more…
Buying a home for the first time can be a very overwhelming process. You finally close escrow and you think, wow we are finally done. There are no more papers to sign, no more document requests from your loan officer, and no more open houses – but now what? You Read more…
There are several traditional methods of holding title to property, including: tenancy in common, joint tenancy, or community property. In addition, California allows married couples to hold property as “community property with right of survivorship.” Each method has its own advantages. You may want to hold title differently for different Read more…