Year-Round Tax Planning

Jason Malabute, CPA, MBA, CTC

Published on: 24/10/2026

Most investors think about taxes in April, but by then most options are gone. The real savings come from planning before a deal closes.

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K-1 Self-Employment Tax

Jason Malabute, CPA, MBA, CTC

Published on: 02/10/2026

A recent court ruling shows the limited partner box on a K-1 doesn't settle self-employment tax. What each partner actually does is what counts.

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Section 1250 Recapture

Jason Malabute, CPA, MBA, CTC

Published on: 19/09/2026

Explains how depreciation recapture can push part of a rental sale's gain into a 25% tax bracket instead of the standard 20% capital gains rate.

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Documenting Material Participation

Jason Malabute, CPA, MBA, CTC

Published on: 12/09/2026

Explains how real estate investors can document material participation in short-term rentals to defend non-passive loss treatment if challenged.

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