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Articles By patrick oconnor
Tax Deferral Or Tax Reduction - Cost Segregation
Submitted as: Patrick O Connor
Tax deferral is a key benefit of cost segregation; however, a popular misconception about cost segregation is it is just used for tax deferral, it does not reduce taxes. The tax deferral and tax reduction issue is misunderstood both by sophisticated real estate investors and tax professionals.(read
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Category : Investing / Finance
Disabled Veteran Tax Exemptions In Texas
Submitted as: Patrick O Connor
In Texas a disabled veteran's tax exemption is not the same as a disabled person's tax exemption.(read
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Category : Business
Cost Segregation - Tax Deductions By Laurence J. Peter
Submitted as: Patrick O Connor
By understanding business tax deductions, business owners may enjoy personal benefits from business expenditures – entertaining clients or donating to charitable organizations, - if they follow the myriad tax rules.(read
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Category : Investing / Finance
Leasing Office Space - Part 13 Of 23 Due Diligence
Submitted as: Patrick O Connor
In most cases, the information from the services will adequately address the issue of criminal activity near the office space you're considering. However, the most current and contextual data you'll be able to obtain is from tenants at the property and local police officers.(read
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Category : Real Estate and Foreclosure
History Of Cost Segregation
Submitted as: Patrick O Connor
Cost segregation evolved as the result of multiple court cases and IRS rulings. The body of knowledge is summarized in the Audit Techniques Guide (ATG), published by the IRS.(read
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Category : Investing / Finance
Texas Business Personal Property Rendition And Taxation
Submitted as: Patrick O Connor
The Texas Property Tax Code for many years had required owners of business personal property (BPP) to annually render those assets used in a business. Rendering is summarizing to the central appraisal district the ownership and value of the assets.(read
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Category : Investing / Finance
Select An Online Apartment Search Service
Submitted as: Patrick O Connor
Your best option for her reviewing information on available apartments is a comprehensive online apartment search service. You can also consider newspapers, apartment "give-away" books, and apartment locators. Newspapers are a vary inefficient way to research information regarding apartments available for rent.(read
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Category : Investing / Finance
Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Cost Approach
Submitted as: Patrick O Connor
The cost approach was historically prepared as a part of most commercial real estate appraisals. However, the compunction to include the cost approach (when it was not relevant) has dissipated over the last 20 years.(read
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Category : Real Estate and Foreclosure
Appealing Property Taxes For Your Home
Submitted as: Patrick O connor
Property taxes are a substantial expense for Texas homeowners, averaging about $3,600 annually. To reduce this expense, property owners should annually review and consider appealing property taxes.(read
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Category : Investing / Finance
Highest And Best Use Analysis
Submitted as: Patrick O Connor
Highest and best use analysis can assist an owner in maximizing return. Highest and best use analysis can be performed for acreage, site development, and for improved properties. Research and planning can substantially increase investment returns.(read
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Category : Real Estate and Foreclosure
