269: How the New Tax Code Affects Your Real Estate Investments with Amanda Han and Brandon Hall

Big changes are underway in the U.S. tax code—and it could make a huge difference to your bottom line. Thankfully, today on the BiggerPockets Podcast, we get to sit down with two CPAs who focus entirely on helping real estate investors navigate the tax code! Amanda Han and Brandon Hall join us today as we dive deep into the new changes—plus tackle some of the most common questions new real estate investors ask! In This Episode We Cover:Who are Amanda and Brandon?Changes of the new tax billWhat is passthrough deduction?Increasing the depreciation scheduleThe concept of cost segregationThe 1031 exchange provisions have been modifiedUsing 1031Business interest limitationWhat is a tax shelter?Section 179 — write off 100 percent as an assetWhat can a investor do now?When do you need a CPA?Some more free tax adviceAnd SO much more!Links from the ShowBiggerPockets ForumsBiggerPockets Money ShowForget BRRRR: Introducing the BARRRR Strategy for Investors (Blog)IRS Schedule E (PDF)BiggerPockets BlogHow the Final GOP Tax Bill Will Affect Real Estate Investors (Blog)Books Mentioned in this ShowThe Book on Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor by Amanda Han and Matthew MacFarlandRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiWhat Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow… And 36 Other Key Financial Measures by Frank GallinelliThe 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy FerrissBuilding a StoryBrand by Donald MillerTweetable Topics:“Hire the right people right away.” (Tweet This!)Connect with AmandaAmanda’s BiggerPockets ProfileAmanda’s Company WebsiteConnect with BrandonBrandon’s BiggerPockets ProfileBrandon’s Company WebsiteBrandon’s LinkedIn ProfileBrandon’s Facebook Profile