Gain an understanding of the accounting and tax rules which create differences in real estate expenses.
U.S. accounting and tax rules are not always the same for reporting real estate development costs. In some cases, real estate costs have different methods due to construction and production periods. The timing of costs makes it difficult to categorize costs as capital expenditures or operating expenses. For tax purposes, the TCJA has added additional rules for small businesses that simplify some cost issues. However, recent tangible property regulations continue to add more issues for real estate businesses. This topic will provide you with an overview of the current treatment of real estate issues for businesses, including reconciling the capitalization of costs for book and tax in-come and expenses. The range of topics will include definitions and terms for accounting purposes, tax elections and methods, planning for the tangible property rules, and updating real estate businesses for the impact of TCJA rules.
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to identify accounting and tax rules which create differences in real estate expenses.
- You will be able to understand U.S. tax compliance issues regarding tangible property and TCJA rules.
- You will be able to maximize tax benefits from capitalizing real estate costs and claiming depreciation.
- You will be able to be aware of year-end tax strategies and examples of small business exceptions and elections.
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Agenda
Definitions and Rules Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)
- Qualifying Small Businesses
- Production Period
- Direct Production Costs
- Real Estate Taxes
- Interest Expense
- Insurance Expense
Tangible Property Regulations and Rules
- Betterments, Restorations and Adaptations
- Change in Accounting Methods
- Repairs and Maintenance
- Grouping Real Estate Assets
- Disposition of Assets
Real Estate Tax Elections and Alternatives
- Capitalization of Taxes and Carrying Charges
- Depreciation Methods and Bonus/179 Expense
- Cost Segregation for Asset Classes and Lives
- De Minimis Safe Harbor Election
- Materials and Supplies
Tax Planning Cases and Examples for Discussion
- New Real Estate Development Issues
- Cost Segregation for Existing Real Estate Assets
- Repairs and Improvements on Older Assets
- Partial Replacements and Restorations
- Partial Disposition of Real Estate
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Thomas M. Kosinski, C.P.A., M.S.T.
Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd.
- Director of the tax practice of Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd. (ORBA)
- Offers more than 30 years of experience providing tax planning and technical advice for individuals and the owners of closely held companies
- Provides specialized tax planning services to his clients, which include high-net-worth individuals and business entrepreneurs
- Advises on federal and state tax planning and tax compliance issues for real estate clients and businesses
- Frequent speaker with the Illinois CPA Society covering federal tax updates, IRS representation, individual and corporate tax compliance, and income tax strategies for business transactions
- Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and Illinois CPA Society and former president of Chicago South Chapter
- M.S. Degree in taxation; B.S. Degree in accounting, summa cum laude, DePaul University
- Can be contacted at [email protected] or 312-670-7444
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