126. The Cold Hard Truth About DSTs & the $800 California Franchise Tax on LLCs w/ Brian Chou, Esq.

Brian Chou, Esq. is a partner at Barth Calderon, LLP, a California-based law firm where he focuses on asset protection, estate planning, and business succession planning. Today we discuss entity structuring for California-based real estate investors including the truth about the $800 minimum California franchise tax, the potential risks of using a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) as an alternative to an LLC structure, viable alternatives, and much more. Learn more about Brian and his work: https://barthattorneys.com/ Join our Facebook group, the one-stop-shop for real estate investors to learn about tax strategy and stay up to date on changing tax laws: www.facebook.com/groups/taxsmartinvestors For an initial consultation from Hall CPA, PLLC visit www.therealestatecpa.com/become-client Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/c/therealestatecpa The Tax Smart Real Estate Investors podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Information on the podcast may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No reader, user, or listener of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal and tax advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Only your individual attorney and tax advisor can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. Use of, and access to, this podcast or any of the links or resources contained or mentioned within the podcast show and show notes do not create a relationship between the reader, user, or listener and podcast hosts, contributors, or guests. Always consult your own tax, legal, and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction.