by Molen & Associates | Jul 12, 2026 | Tax Planning
Every taxpayer has the right to arrange their affairs to pay as little tax as the law allows. That’s not a tax shelter — it’s a legal principle. But there’s a meaningful spectrum between “standard planning” and “will cost you...
by Molen & Associates | Jun 21, 2026 | Tax Planning
Statute of Limitations: How Long the IRS Actually Has to Audit YouOne of the most common questions we hear is:“How long do I need to keep my tax records?” or “How far back can the IRS go?”The answer depends on something called the statute...
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...
by Molen & Associates | May 22, 2026 | Tax Planning
Understanding Kwong Refund Recovery and Your Potential Savings What Is Kwong, and Why Should You Care? In early 2023, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims issued a ruling in Kwong v. United States that has significant implications for anyone who filed taxes during...
