Tax Insights & Strategies

Stay informed on cost segregation, energy efficiency deductions, R&D credits, and other tax strategies that deliver real savings for businesses and property owners.

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  Top Questions to Ask Your Prospective Cost Segregation Provider

  Tristen Hoge February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

  Choosing the right cost segregation provider is one of the most important decisions a real estate investor or property owner can make. The difference between a qualified, engineering-based firm and a cut-rate alternative can mean tens, or even hundreds of thousands of dollars in missed deductions, unexpected audit exposure, and hidden fees. To help you […]

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  How to Depreciate a Mixed-Use Property: What Every Owner Needs to Know

  Tristen Hoge February 23, 2026February 24, 2026

  Mixed-use properties (think retail space on the ground floor with residential apartments above, or a multi-unit building where some units are long-term rentals and others operate as short-term stays) are among the most tax-complex real estate assets an investor can own. Yet they’re also among the most rewarding when handled correctly. This guide breaks down […]

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  The Commercial Real Estate Investor’s Guide to Key U.S. Tax Laws

  Tristen Hoge February 19, 2026February 20, 2026

  Real estate has long been one of the most tax-advantaged asset classes in the United States, but only for those who understand the rules. The U.S. tax code contains a number of powerful provisions specifically designed to reward commercial property owners and investors, yet many leave significant savings on the table simply because they aren’t […]

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  What Accounting Firms Should Look for in a Tax Incentives Partner

  Tristen Hoge February 18, 2026February 20, 2026

  For accounting firms, recommending a tax incentives partner is never a casual decision. Your reputation is on the line. Your clients trust your judgment. And when something goes wrong; an audit, a disallowance, an overpromised result that doesn’t hold up; it’s your name they remember. That’s why choosing the right partner for services like cost […]

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  Material Participation: Your Complete Guide to Unlocking Business Loss Deductions

  Tristen Hoge February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

  If you own a business or investment property, understanding material participation could save you thousands in taxes. This critical tax concept determines whether you can deduct business losses against your other income, or whether those losses get trapped by passive activity limitations. The difference? It could mean the ability to use a $50,000 rental property […]

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  Historic Housing Reform Bill Passes House: What Commercial Property Owners Need to Know

  Tristen Hoge February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

  On February 9, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Housing for the 21st Century Act by an overwhelming 390-9 vote, marking one of the most significant federal housing policy reforms in over a decade. For commercial property owners, real estate developers, and investors, this legislation signals not just policy change; it represents a […]