Deducting Loss Is More Difficult
Most investors end up with losses in the first few years of owning a property, and they used to be able to deduct this loss on their taxes. However, with the new legislation in place, people will not be able to deduct a loss for the tax year it occurs. Instead, they have to wait and carry over the loss to the next year. For new investors, this can make finances a little harder to keep up with especially without the cash flow from their investment.
Tax Brackets Are Slightly More Favorable
The adjusted tax brackets for the tax law mean that some people do not have to pay quite as much taxes as they used to. The savings are only very high for those in the highest tax brackets, but even people in lower tax brackets can still expect to save a little money with the new tax law.
Doubled Deductions for Depreciation
Real estate investors now have the option of doubling up to $1 million for certain properties. The regulations for using Section 179 deductions are a little complicated, but if you qualify, you can deduct things like furnishing, real estate depreciation, and interior improvements.
Investors Are Offered a QBI Deduction
A new advantage for investors will be the Qualified Business Income Deduction. This lets people take a 20 percent deduction on certain types of income, so it can provide big savings. Any investment operated as a sole proprietorship, partnership, trust, estate, or S corporation may qualify.
More Properties Qualify for Improvement Expense Deductions
Changes to regulations mean that investors may be able to offset up to 100 percent of their expenses for improving certain types of properties. Not all properties qualify now, but investors can use the deduction for many types of restaurant, retain, and leasehold properties.
