7 – Section 179

Lesson summary

This lesson builds on the lazy 1031 strategy covered earlier in the course: you sell, buy new investments in the same tax year, and use passive losses to offset the gain instead of doing a formal exchange. Here I cover ways to create more of those losses. One is qualifying for real estate professional status. Another is investing in deals that produce large passive losses. A third is equipment, such as ATM funds and heavy machinery, where depreciation can be taken quickly under Section 179 and bonus depreciation rules. I close with how these can be combined and a practical plan for someone facing a large capital gain. Depreciation rules change often and whether you can use these losses depends on your situation, so check with your CPA before you invest.

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