2 strategies to avoid paying taxes on your rental properties

Beachfront real estate in Manhattan Beach, California.

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• Real-estate investors can lower taxes with cost segregation and 179D studies.
• Cost segregation accelerates depreciation, offering significant tax deductions for investors.
• 179D studies can maximize energy-efficient deductions for commercial property owners.

If you own a rental, you can likely lower your taxable income by deducting expenses associated with managing the property.

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