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Cost Segregation Increases Cash Flow
August 14, 2006, 12:00am PDT
Cost Segregation Studies (CSS) have become more common because this Internal Revenue Service (IRS)-approved process reduces income tax and increases cash flow. Intelligently executed, cost...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
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White Papers
Texas Property Taxes - Rendering Business Personal Property (BPP)
June 16, 2006, 12:00am PDT
The law in Texas states that owners of Business Personal Property (BPP) used for the production of income must render. The penalties for not rendering include paying a 10% penalty, and the burden...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
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White Papers
Appealing Your Texas Property Taxes In District Court
July 17, 2006, 12:00am PDT
If you disagree with the appraisal district's value or any action of the appraisal district about your property, the Texas Property Tax Code (TPTC) provides several options to appeal your property...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
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White Papers
Tips On The Appraisal Review Board Hearing
June 20, 2006, 12:00am PDT
Even though most property tax appeals are resolved at the informal hearing, in some cases the homeowner will need to pursue the next step by appealing at the Appraisal Review Board (ARB) hearing....
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
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White Papers
Preparing For Binding Arbitration
August 1, 2006, 12:00am PDT
This year, property owners have a new option to appeal their property taxes called binding arbitration. The 2005 Texas Legislature added this option to the Texas Property Tax Code (TPTC) for...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
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White Papers
Property Tax Protest Deadline Nears
May 29, 2007, 12:00am PDT
For most property owners, May 31 is the deadline for filing a property tax protest. Protesting property taxes is a simple, "Owner-friendly" process most Harris county residents don't take...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
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White Papers
Appealing Your Property Taxes... How To Request Binding Arbitration
July 3, 2006, 12:00am PDT
Thousands of Texas homeowners will go through the property tax appeal process this year because the appraisal district incorrectly assessed their home's value. Sometimes getting a satisfactory...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
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White Papers
Indefinitely Defer Income Taxes With A 1031 Exchange
August 14, 2006, 12:00am PDT
Real estate owners or investors expecting to acquire property subsequent to the sale of existing property can indefinitely defer income taxes by utilizing a 1031 exchange. In a typical property...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
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White Papers
Debunking The Coming "2008 Tax Boon"
December 1, 2007, 12:00am PST
Here is a question the author recently received from a friend and thought it very important to pass it on to you along with an explanation: the author have heard that 2008 is a free year for...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
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White Papers
Are You Buying Too Much Earthquake Insurance?
June 1, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Before a property owner or lender purchases expensive earthquake insurance coverage, an engineering risk study should be performed. The risk study should provide good data for the seismic hazards...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
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White Papers
Income Tax Savings For Capital Investment And Cash Flow
October 15, 2006, 12:00am PDT
A solid cost segregation study is developed through a combination of experience, information and a strong knowledge of the federal tax code. By commissioning a cost segregation study on your...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
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White Papers
Cost Segregation - Isn't My CPA Already Doing This?
July 1, 2006, 12:00am PDT
Commercial property owners typically use tax preparation specialists such as tax lawyers, Certified Public Accountant (CPAs) and accountants. They reasonably assume these experts will maximize...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
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White Papers
Casualty Loss Can Generate Massive Tax Deductions
December 1, 2007, 12:00am PST
Tax deductions are the basis for tax reduction. Appraisals of houses are often needed for judicial proceedings. This includes estate planning, filing estate tax returns, divorce and civil disputes...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
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White Papers
Tax Reduction - A Result Of Cost Segregation
December 1, 2007, 12:00am PST
Tax reduction and tax deferral are the primary benefits of obtaining a cost segregation study. Cost segregation is an IRS-guided process for accurately allocating the cost basis of real estate in...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
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White Papers
Gift Tax Valuations
December 1, 2007, 12:00am PST
Gift tax valuations and charitable contribution valuations are used for both philanthropic and tax planning purposes. For example, when Howard Hughes donated Hughes Aircraft to the Howard Hughes...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
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White Papers
Taxes (How Catch Up Depreciation Can Save Real Estate Investors Over $1 Million in Taxes)
December 1, 2007, 12:00am PST
Income taxes are a substantial burden. Reducing income taxes provides real estate investors a higher level of return and additional capital for real estate investment. Income tax laws are...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
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White Papers
Tax Deductions: (Tips For Individual Real Estate Investors)
December 1, 2007, 12:00am PST
Houston area real estate investors including, those in Brazoria County, often pay excessive income taxes. They overstate income by understating real estate depreciation. The root cause is using a...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
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White Papers
Fort Bend Central Appraisal District
December 1, 2007, 12:00am PST
Appraisal districts are assigned the task of locating and accurately valuing all taxable property within the county. Personal property not used for the production of income is not taxable....
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
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White Papers
Harris County Appraisal District - How to Minimize the Property Tax Assessments
December 1, 2007, 12:00am PST
Harris County Appraisal District estimates the market value for 1.6 million parcels of real estate with a staff of about 150 appraisers. That's an average of over 10,000 parcels per appraiser per...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
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White Papers
Tax Deduction (Business Tax Deduction Tips)
December 1, 2007, 12:00am PST
Tax deductions contribute to national prosperity by providing capital to business. Businesses can grow faster with capital provided by income tax savings. Tax deductions reduce taxable income. Tax...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
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White Papers
Financial Modeling
December 1, 2007, 12:00am PST
Financial modeling provides a mathematical perspective of current or prospective events. It often considers myriad options and permutations. Financial modeling is essential for making decisions to...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
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White Papers
Austin Property Taxes
December 1, 2007, 12:00am PST
Austin property tax appeals depend on real estate, valuation and advocacy. This paper provides insights for preparing for your Austin property tax appeal. Real estate valuation is a combination of...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
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White Papers
Williamson Central Appraisal District
December 1, 2007, 12:00am PST
Appraisal districts are assigned the task of locating and accurately valuing all taxable property within the county. Simply identifying and locating all the property in Williamson County is a huge...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
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White Papers
Travis Central Appraisal District - Tips For A Successful Property Tax Protest
December 1, 2007, 12:00am PST
Travis Central Appraisal District assesses property and that value sets your property tax amount. Reducing your property taxes is relatively simple but requires a modest commitment of time. Your...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
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White Papers
Travis Central Appraisal District - How To Minimize The Property Tax Assessments
December 1, 2007, 12:00am PST
Travis Central Appraisal District estimates the market value for 1.6 million parcels of real estate with a staff of about 150 appraisers. That's an average of over 10,000 parcels per appraiser per...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
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White Papers
Dallas Taxes Are The Bane Of Civilized Existence
January 1, 2008, 12:00am PST
Dallas taxes are the bane of civilized existence. There is universal agreement taxes are necessary to fund government but the amount and source are acrimoniously debated. 'Taxes are a levy imposed...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
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White Papers
Dallas Central Appraisal District - How To Minimize The Property Tax Assessments
January 1, 2008, 12:00am PST
Experience shows that when property owners appeal, prepare for the Dallas Central Appraisal District hearings and attend the hearing(s), they will usually be successful. Property tax consultants...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
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Dallas Tax Reduction And Cost Segregation - Myths And Facts
January 1, 2008, 12:00am PST
Dallas real estate investors frequently pay excessive federal income taxes. They use a simplistic method to calculate depreciation. However, depreciation is a critical element in reducing income...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
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Dallas Real Estate Investors Benefit From Cost Segregation
January 1, 2008, 12:00am PST
Dallas retail real estate investors face many risks. The perpetual state of change for the retail industry generates uncertainty for retail real estate investors. Risks include functional...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
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White Papers
Dallas Real Estate Investors Benefit From Cost Segregation
January 1, 2008, 12:00am PST
Dallas retail real estate investors face many risks. The perpetual state of change for the retail industry generates uncertainty for retail real estate investors. Risks include functional...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
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White Papers
Dallas Tax Reduction And Cost Segregation - Myths And Facts
January 1, 2008, 12:00am PST
Dallas real estate investors frequently pay excessive federal income taxes. They use a simplistic method to calculate depreciation. However, depreciation is a critical element in reducing income...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
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White Papers
Dallas Central Appraisal District - How To Minimize The Property Tax Assessments
January 1, 2008, 12:00am PST
Experience shows that when property owners appeal, prepare for the Dallas Central Appraisal District hearings and attend the hearing(s), they will usually be successful. Property tax consultants...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
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White Papers
Dallas Taxes Are The Bane Of Civilized Existence
January 1, 2008, 12:00am PST
Dallas taxes are the bane of civilized existence. There is universal agreement taxes are necessary to fund government but the amount and source are acrimoniously debated. 'Taxes are a levy imposed...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
-
White Papers
Travis Central Appraisal District - How To Minimize The Property Tax Assessments
December 1, 2007, 12:00am PST
Travis Central Appraisal District estimates the market value for 1.6 million parcels of real estate with a staff of about 150 appraisers. That's an average of over 10,000 parcels per appraiser per...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
-
White Papers
Travis Central Appraisal District - Tips For A Successful Property Tax Protest
December 1, 2007, 12:00am PST
Travis Central Appraisal District assesses property and that value sets your property tax amount. Reducing your property taxes is relatively simple but requires a modest commitment of time. Your...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
-
White Papers
Williamson Central Appraisal District
December 1, 2007, 12:00am PST
Appraisal districts are assigned the task of locating and accurately valuing all taxable property within the county. Simply identifying and locating all the property in Williamson County is a huge...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
-
White Papers
Austin Property Taxes
December 1, 2007, 12:00am PST
Austin property tax appeals depend on real estate, valuation and advocacy. This paper provides insights for preparing for your Austin property tax appeal. Real estate valuation is a combination of...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
-
White Papers
Financial Modeling
December 1, 2007, 12:00am PST
Financial modeling provides a mathematical perspective of current or prospective events. It often considers myriad options and permutations. Financial modeling is essential for making decisions to...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
-
White Papers
Tax Deduction (Business Tax Deduction Tips)
December 1, 2007, 12:00am PST
Tax deductions contribute to national prosperity by providing capital to business. Businesses can grow faster with capital provided by income tax savings. Tax deductions reduce taxable income. Tax...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
-
White Papers
Harris County Appraisal District - How to Minimize the Property Tax Assessments
December 1, 2007, 12:00am PST
Harris County Appraisal District estimates the market value for 1.6 million parcels of real estate with a staff of about 150 appraisers. That's an average of over 10,000 parcels per appraiser per...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
-
White Papers
Fort Bend Central Appraisal District
December 1, 2007, 12:00am PST
Appraisal districts are assigned the task of locating and accurately valuing all taxable property within the county. Personal property not used for the production of income is not taxable....
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
-
White Papers
Tax Deductions: (Tips For Individual Real Estate Investors)
December 1, 2007, 12:00am PST
Houston area real estate investors including, those in Brazoria County, often pay excessive income taxes. They overstate income by understating real estate depreciation. The root cause is using a...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
-
White Papers
Taxes (How Catch Up Depreciation Can Save Real Estate Investors Over $1 Million in Taxes)
December 1, 2007, 12:00am PST
Income taxes are a substantial burden. Reducing income taxes provides real estate investors a higher level of return and additional capital for real estate investment. Income tax laws are...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
-
White Papers
Gift Tax Valuations
December 1, 2007, 12:00am PST
Gift tax valuations and charitable contribution valuations are used for both philanthropic and tax planning purposes. For example, when Howard Hughes donated Hughes Aircraft to the Howard Hughes...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
-
White Papers
Tax Reduction - A Result Of Cost Segregation
December 1, 2007, 12:00am PST
Tax reduction and tax deferral are the primary benefits of obtaining a cost segregation study. Cost segregation is an IRS-guided process for accurately allocating the cost basis of real estate in...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
-
White Papers
Casualty Loss Can Generate Massive Tax Deductions
December 1, 2007, 12:00am PST
Tax deductions are the basis for tax reduction. Appraisals of houses are often needed for judicial proceedings. This includes estate planning, filing estate tax returns, divorce and civil disputes...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
-
White Papers
Cost Segregation - Isn't My CPA Already Doing This?
July 1, 2006, 12:00am PDT
Commercial property owners typically use tax preparation specialists such as tax lawyers, Certified Public Accountant (CPAs) and accountants. They reasonably assume these experts will maximize...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
-
White Papers
Income Tax Savings For Capital Investment And Cash Flow
October 15, 2006, 12:00am PDT
A solid cost segregation study is developed through a combination of experience, information and a strong knowledge of the federal tax code. By commissioning a cost segregation study on your...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
-
White Papers
Are You Buying Too Much Earthquake Insurance?
June 1, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Before a property owner or lender purchases expensive earthquake insurance coverage, an engineering risk study should be performed. The risk study should provide good data for the seismic hazards...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
-
White Papers
Debunking The Coming "2008 Tax Boon"
December 1, 2007, 12:00am PST
Here is a question the author recently received from a friend and thought it very important to pass it on to you along with an explanation: the author have heard that 2008 is a free year for...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
-
White Papers
Indefinitely Defer Income Taxes With A 1031 Exchange
August 14, 2006, 12:00am PDT
Real estate owners or investors expecting to acquire property subsequent to the sale of existing property can indefinitely defer income taxes by utilizing a 1031 exchange. In a typical property...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
-
White Papers
Appealing Your Property Taxes... How To Request Binding Arbitration
July 3, 2006, 12:00am PDT
Thousands of Texas homeowners will go through the property tax appeal process this year because the appraisal district incorrectly assessed their home's value. Sometimes getting a satisfactory...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
-
White Papers
Property Tax Protest Deadline Nears
May 29, 2007, 12:00am PDT
For most property owners, May 31 is the deadline for filing a property tax protest. Protesting property taxes is a simple, "Owner-friendly" process most Harris county residents don't take...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
-
White Papers
Preparing For Binding Arbitration
August 1, 2006, 12:00am PDT
This year, property owners have a new option to appeal their property taxes called binding arbitration. The 2005 Texas Legislature added this option to the Texas Property Tax Code (TPTC) for...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
-
White Papers
Tips On The Appraisal Review Board Hearing
June 20, 2006, 12:00am PDT
Even though most property tax appeals are resolved at the informal hearing, in some cases the homeowner will need to pursue the next step by appealing at the Appraisal Review Board (ARB) hearing....
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
-
White Papers
Appealing Your Texas Property Taxes In District Court
July 17, 2006, 12:00am PDT
If you disagree with the appraisal district's value or any action of the appraisal district about your property, the Texas Property Tax Code (TPTC) provides several options to appeal your property...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
-
White Papers
Texas Property Taxes - Rendering Business Personal Property (BPP)
June 16, 2006, 12:00am PDT
The law in Texas states that owners of Business Personal Property (BPP) used for the production of income must render. The penalties for not rendering include paying a 10% penalty, and the burden...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
-
White Papers
Cost Segregation Increases Cash Flow
August 14, 2006, 12:00am PDT
Cost Segregation Studies (CSS) have become more common because this Internal Revenue Service (IRS)-approved process reduces income tax and increases cash flow. Intelligently executed, cost...
Provided by O'Connor & Associates
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