In Episode 46 of the Real Life Planning Podcast, Cynthia Meyer, CFA®, CFP®, ChFC®, interviews Michael Law, CPA, specialist in tax compliance and consulting with small business, real estate, and stock compensation. Michael Law has Masters in Taxation and 25 years experience, and prioritizes researching and finding solutions for clients. Michael shares the tax strategies every real estate investor needs to know, including understanding real estate professional status, avoiding common tax mistakes, and planning ahead for 1031 exchanges. This podcast is for educational purposes only - please consult your tax advisor.

" Tax is just reporting what happened or how it happened." – Michael Law

This week on Real Life Planning Podcast:

💡What are the most common tax mistakes real estate investors make? [00:03:59]

💡What is real estate professional status, and how do investors qualify to meet the IRS requirements? [00:07:58]

💡Why is it important to plan ahead for a 1031 exchange? [00:11:48]

💡How can taxpayers overcome fear or avoidance of tax filing and stay organized throughout the year? [00:23:14]

💡How do marginal and effective tax rates differ, and why do many people misunderstand how tax brackets work? [00:24:49]

💡What role does recordkeeping play in successful tax planning for real estate investors? [00:26:07]

💡How do property transfers and estate planning impact taxes? [00:28:13]

Connect with Michael Law, CPA:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cs-and-company/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068725286954
Website: https://www.csandcompany.com/
Email: info@csandcompany.com

About the Real Life Planning Podcast

Hosts Cynthia Meyer and Vekevia Tillman-Jones explore practical steps for real estate investors to build financial freedom and make working for someone else optional.

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