On Friday March 27th the President signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) into law. This $2 trillion dollar stimulus bill will provide relief to individuals, businesses, and state and local governments, and will bolster an economy gravely shaken by the unprecedented impact of the Coronavirus. This Act contains several provisions […]
Revisiting 2018 Projects for Additional Deductions
You might have heard that the so-called “Energy Incentives” were recently reestablished. This change in legislation may qualify you for an additional tax deduction on certain 2018 projects. The President signed the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act into law on 12/20/2019. This broad legislation includes theextension of the Section 179D and 45L programs. This extension is […]
Masterpiece in the Air: A Luxury Treehouse Designed by Pete Nelson
In nearly 20 years as a Cost Segregation Professional, Capstan’s Ziv Carmel thought he’d seen it all. He was wrong. This fall, Ziv journeyed to scenic Norway, Maine, to explore The Woods Maine, a high-end custom treehouse that combines bespoke and bucolic with remarkable results. The Woods Maine is a privately-owned Luxury Treehouse designed by […]
EPAct/179D and 45L Extended Retroactively Through 2020
The President signed the tax extender package; Further Consolidated Appropriations Act into law on Friday December 20th, 2019. This legislation reestablishes the Section 179D and 45L programs retroactively back to 1/1/2018 and extends them forward through 12/31/2020. We’ve long been hoping to see the extension of EPAct 179D and 45L, as these incentives can be […]
Article — Compare and Contrast 1031 Exchanges and Opportunity Zones
Capstan’s Bruce Johnson takes a close look at 1031 Exchanges and Qualified Opportunity Zones in the Fall 2019 issue of NAIOP’s Developer Magazine. Both have merits and limitations, and the wise investor might find utility in each strategy at different stages of life. In a concise but informative read, Bruce highlights some of the most […]
Article – Depreciation Strategies Under The New Tax Law: What You Need to Know
With 9/15 in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to start gearing up for tax season. A great place to start is with Terri Johnson’s recent article in Real Estate Issues Magazine. Readable and succinct, this article details the impact of key Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions on depreciation strategies in TY 2019 and beyond. […]