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45L: A Key Strategy to Consider Before 9/15
It’s easy to underestimate the 45L Tax Credit. Over the years, the EPAct 179D Deduction has gotten a great deal of press, with 45L often presented as an afterthought, if at all. However, this oft overlooked incentive brings tremendous benefit, and is a key strategy...
Behind the Scenes with Ziv Carmel
Welcome to a new monthly feature in which we go behind “Behind the Scenes” to learn more about a member of the Capstan team. If you’d like to see someone specific featured, let us know! After 20+ years in the cost seg industry Ziv Carmel has seen it all. As...
The Top 10 Things Everyone Must Know About Cost Segregation
1. The concept is simple. Any given property contains a multitude of different assets, and each of them can be expected to have a different useful life. For example, you can confidently expect marble flooring to last a lot longer than say, carpet tile. The IRS...
Behind the Scenes with Andy Murdie
Welcome to a new monthly feature in which we go behind “Behind the Scenes” to learn more about a member of the Capstan team. If you’d like to see someone specific featured, let us know! Project Engineer Andy Murdie is the quintessential “sports dad.” Raising...
Might You Be Eligible for an R&D Tax Credit?
“R&D Tax Credits? We’re a bottling plant, not a science lab. I doubt we’re eligible…” A common misconception is that the R&D Tax Credit is only available to businesses engaged in traditional scientific experimentation – pharmaceuticals, biomedical research,...
Behind the Scenes with Lindsey King, R&D Success Manager
Welcome to a new monthly feature in which we go behind “Behind the Scenes” to learn more about a member of the Capstan team. If you’d like to see someone specific featured, let us know! Lindsey King is a renaissance woman. You probably know her as Capstan’s...
The Time is Now: Taking Advantage of 100% Bonus Depreciation in the Multifamily Sector
The multifamily market remains very strong as an investment. Along with providing the opportunity to earn rental income, multifamily projects offer a number of tax benefits to the thoughtful investor. In fact, we’re finding that investors view the tax savings...
A change is coming: as bonus depreciation prepares to phase down, can Section 179 Expensing step up?
As they say, the only constant is change. Many readers are aware that bonus depreciation rates are set to begin phasing down in 2023. Beginning 1/1/2023, bonus will shift from 100% to 80%, and the rate will continue to decline by 20% annually through 2026. In 2023,...
Capstan Tax Strategies Named “Best Vendor,” “Best Place to Work” by the Mid-Atlantic Real Estate Journal (MAREJ)
Regular readers follow this blog for up-to-date tax information, enriching educational opportunities, and innovative real estate strategies. It’s not too often that we share something more personal, but we can’t keep this news to ourselves. Capstan Tax Strategies has...
For Real Estate Investors, the Time to Take Advantage of Bonus Depreciation Is Now
Terri S. Johnson, a partner at Capstan, recently contributed a very timely guest blog to PICPA. Bonus depreciation rates will start stepping down after this year – what might this mean for the multifamily sector? For Terri’s take, visit:...
Podcast Episode 007: What’s So Great About the TPRs?
What’s So Great About the TPRs? Join Capstan Partner Terri S. Johnson as she sings the praises of the Tangible Property Regulations. Terri’s attitude is contagious, and you’ll find yourself excited about expensing options, enthused about the BAR and Materiality Tests,...
Focus on the Market: Triple Net Lease or NNN Properties
Focus on the Market: Triple Net Lease or NNN Properties The triple net lease market includes a diverse group of property types such as quick-service restaurants (QSR), dollar stores, retail pharmacies, and single-tenant office buildings. Properties with a triple net...
You Asked and We Delivered: An ALL-NEW Capstan CPA Tool is here!
Non-profit tenants are popping up all over, and CPAs are often confused about depreciation of these properties. We’ve gotten so many questions lately… How do I treat this tax-exempt non-residential real estate? MACRS or ADS? What about the associated tax-exempt...
The Life Cycle of Real Estate – Episode 03 of Capstan Live Podcast
Prefer to Listen? Download this podcast episode! On this episode of the Capstan Live podcast Capstan Managing Partner Terri S. Johnson, CRE, takes us on a lively walk through the Life Cycle of Real Estate. We’ll discuss the utility of cost segregation at each stage...
Focus on the Market: Assisted-Living Facilities
Prefer to Listen? Check out our podcast on assisted-living facilities! Found in many shapes and sizes, assisted-living facilities are an evergreen property type long favored by investors and developers. Similar to a multifamily property, the assisted-living facility...
QIP Revisited: Five Years of Qualified Improvement Property
Prefer to Listen? Check out our new podcast on QIP! Qualified Improvement Property (QIP) was introduced to the federal tax code via the PATH Act of December 2015. Initially, QIP was conceived as a vehicle by which base building assets might become eligible for bonus...
Introducing Capstan’s New Podcast: Capstan LIVE!
We’re proud to announce the launch of our new podcast! The Capstan Tax Strategies team is known for cutting-edge industry insight, technical precision, and of course, our great personalities. Capstan LIVE delivers more of the same – straight to you! We’ll take on...
Terri S. Johnson, CRE and Bruce Johnson, CRE Announce the Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate
Remote Work & Mobility Leads Counselors’ 2021-22 List Jenkintown PA -- Terri S. Johnson, CRE, and Bruce Johnson, CRE announced the current and emerging issues expected to have the most significant impact on real estate, as identified by The Counselors of Real...
CAPSTAN TAX STRATEGIES: THE OFFICIAL COST SEGREGATION PROVIDER OF PICPA’S “FIRM ALLIANCE”
CAPSTAN TAX STRATEGIES: THE OFFICIAL COST SEGREGATION PROVIDER OF PICPA’S “FIRM ALLIANCE” PHILADELPHIA, PA, January 12, 2021 – Capstan Tax Strategies is pleased to announce their selection as the Official Cost Segregation Provider of the PICPA Firm Alliance. The...
Focus on the Market: Mixed-Use Properties
A staple of property development in the urban setting, mixed-use properties provide a great opportunity to get the most out of a piece of land. A typical development will contain a mix of differing property types – you might see a combination of office and retail, a...
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