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Open a foreign bank account, transfer the money there. Then move to Thailand and revoke your US citizenship. Boom, no taxes, enjoy life. 😁. (Disclaimer,this post is satire.)
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The only way to offset w2 taxes via real estate is the short term rental loophole.
Buy a property, spend more than 100 hours “managing” the property AND more than anyone else (be sure this is well documented) and you need to have an average stay of less than 7 days. From there, you’ll need to do a cost segregation study and take bonus depreciation.
If all of that sounds complicated, it is. But that’s your best bet to help offset some taxes.
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To my knowledge, it’s the only way if you don’t claim REPS (which is nearly impossible with a W2 job, which is why I mentioned W2 wages specifically).
I guess oil and gas investments, or conservation easements might work. Those are ways to effectively “buy down” your tax bill. But options like 1031 exchange or opportunity zones, which are used to defer taxes for capital gains from real estate wouldn’t work.
Is there another way that I’m not thinking of?
Won’t defer whatever taxes you might owe. But can have some tax advantages prospectively.
Coach
That’s not how income tax works.
What industry you work in?
If I were in your shoes I would research and find a good CPA in your area.
I would recommend speaking to a tax consultant to receive the best advise. I work as a real estate agent too and differ to tax consultants to evaluate best ways to reduce tax liabilities.
Believe I heard you need to be a real estate professional to get the greatest tax advantages. Talk to a tax accountant to confirm