Master the complex recapture rules that can turn your real estate gains into unexpected tax liabilities.
The taxation of real estate can lead to some surprising results—especially when property is sold. Depreciation recapture can negatively impact a taxpayer’s taxable income in the year of the sale and lead to an unexpected tax bill. In this course, we will use practical examples and illustrations to explore the different types of recapture provisions pertaining to real estate. We will then discuss when relief may be available for a taxpayer who may have forgotten to take depreciation deductions in previous tax years.
Beyond the initial tax deductions and benefits of depreciation, the course provides a thorough examination of the tax consequences at the time of a property's disposition. It breaks down the intricate mechanics of Section 1245 and Section 1250 recapture, unrecaptured Section 1250 gain, and the complex interplay between ordinary income tax rates and capital gains. By exploring these fundamental tax principles, this overview illuminates the vital financial impacts that depreciation and recapture rules have on real estate investments, portfolio management, and transaction structuring.
Who Should Attend:
Tax and financial advisors who have clients who own rental real estate
CPA, CFP, CLU, CPCU, MST, MBA
David Peters is the Founder and Owner of Peters Professional Education in Richmond, VA. He is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as an Investment Advisor Representative (IAR) with Peters Financial LLC. He brings over 20 years of experience in financial services, including three years in the hedge fund industry and six years in insurance. David was the first Chief Financial Officer of Compare.com, where he served for more than three years. He holds four master’s degrees, contributes frequently to professional publications, and is a nationally recognized CPE instructor and discussion leader for Surgent seminars and a former instructor for Don Farmer. David received the AICPA Outstanding Facilitator Award in 2021, 2023, and 2024 as well as Surgent's Outstanding Discussion Leader awards in 2019 and 2022. He also co-authored the Virginia CPA Ethics course in 2018, 2019, and 2020, which is a requirement for all CPAs licensed in Virginia. Through Peters Professional Education, David is the author and instructor for over 125 recorded on-demand CPE courses and leads private trainings, in-person tax seminars, and quarterly live tax update webinars. His areas of instruction include accounting, finance, insurance, financial planning, and ethics, and he regularly teaches professionals across the United States.
