ArticleAccounting & taxes
Rent roll: reconcile the snapshot with the records
A rent roll can look tidy while hiding an old rent amount, a vacant unit or a payment that belongs to last month. Here’s how to check what the...
Accounting & taxes
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Plan a 1031 swap
Prepare the property, taxpayer, proceeds, calendar and tax records for qualified review before committing to a like-kind exchange.
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Rentari vs seven accounting tools: compare one rental month
Compare Rentari separately with seven accounting tools using the same rental records, reporting basis, permissions and exports, then price each...
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Review rental operating KPIs with defined inputs
Compare occupancy, leasing, collections and costs using the same property, period and calculation rules. Keep the underlying counts, unresolved...
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Review rental repairs and capital work with your tax preparer
Record the property's condition, the work actually completed and related costs, then review the applicable asset, improvement tests, timing and...
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A tenant or housing agency asked for your W-9: what to check
Verify who needs the landlord's tax information and why, identify the correct payee, and return a properly reviewed form through a secure,...
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Review a rental property assessment and prepare a local appeal
Check the parcel, valuation date and property facts, assemble supported evidence, and follow the correct local filing and payment rules.
ArticleAccounting & taxes
Self-directed IRA real estate: review a rental proposal before buying
Prepare questions about account ownership, prohibited transactions, property costs, liquidity and reporting for a qualified custodian, tax adviser...
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Mortgage hardship for landlords: a current rental-property action plan
If rental income no longer covers the property loan, contact the servicer early, compare written options, and keep the property cash-flow records...
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Rental income and sole-proprietor taxes: check the filing path
A rental held by an individual is not automatically reported as a sole-proprietor business on Schedule C. Check ownership, federal tax...
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A landlord's tax preparation checklist
Prepare supported records for the year being filed. Separate rental costs, capital work, travel, and sale documents before asking your preparer to...
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Rental financial statements: profit, cash, and what you owe
Use a profit-and-loss statement, balance sheet, and cash records for different questions. Define the reporting period and accounting method before...