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. […]
Terri S. Johnson, CRE, Announces the Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate
Infrastructure and Housing Lead 2019-2020 List Jenkintown, Pennsylvania —Terri S. Johnson, CRE, Managing Partner, Capstan Tax Strategies, shared the current and emerging issues expected to have the most significant impact on real estate in 2019 and 2020, as identified by The Counselors of Real Estate. U.S. infrastructure and housing ranked as the leading concerns of […]
Article — A Perfect Match: Choosing Referral Partners that Add Value
As the tax code becomes increasingly complex more and more CPAs find themselves working with specialists. Picking the right referral partner is crucial, and our own Terri Johnson took to the pages of this month’s New Jersey CPA Magazine to share some tips on selecting your firm’s ideal partner. Today’s CPAs serve as true partners […]