by Molen & Associates | Jun 21, 2026 | IRS Representation
Most people assume that once a few years have passed, old tax returns are safe. That’s mostly true — but the exceptions matter, and some of them have no limit at all. Understanding the statute of limitations on IRS audits tells you how long you need to keep...
by Molen & Associates | Jun 14, 2026 | IRS Representation
Most people picture an IRS audit as an agent sitting across a desk, combing through receipts. That’s not how most discrepancies are caught. The IRS finds the vast majority of underreported income through an automated process called information matching — and it...
by Molen & Associates | Jun 7, 2026 | Tax Planning
A 1031 exchange is one of the most powerful tax deferral tools in real estate — and one of the most frequently misunderstood. Done correctly, it lets you sell an investment property and roll all of your gain into a new property without paying capital gains tax today....
by Molen & Associates | May 31, 2026 | Tax Planning
You have rental properties. They show losses on paper — depreciation, interest, maintenance. You assume those losses reduce your taxable income. Then your tax return comes back and the losses are nowhere to be found. Your CPA explains they’re...
by Molen & Associates | May 24, 2026 | Tax Planning
Every year, real estate investors learn that their rental losses can’t offset their W-2 income — and some of them hear about “real estate professional status” as the fix. It sounds simple: qualify, and your losses become fully deductible against any...
