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EPISODE · Aug 14, 2026 · 14 MIN

419 \\ Real Estate Professional Status Explained: One Election Worth $50K+

from SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE – Your Guide to Business Tax Planning & CPA Tax Advice · host Tiffany Phillips, CPA & Small Business Tax Strategist

Your rental properties may show big losses on paper, but that does not mean you can use those losses to lower your tax bill. The passive activity rules can keep them trapped for years. In this episode, Tiffany explains how Real Estate Professional Status works and why reaching 750 hours is not enough. You’ll learn the two tests you must pass, how material participation works, and when grouping several properties may help. Tiffany also explains the special rules for married couples, real estate employees, and older suspended losses. These tax strategies could create major tax savings, but only when your hours, records, and tax planning support them. Listen now to learn whether this powerful tax strategy could work for you. Next Steps: 💰 Start Paying Less in Taxes – Grab a Copy of Your Biggest Expense! ➡️https://tiffanyphillips.samcart.com/products/your-biggest-expense-bundle ☎️ Find Out How Much You’re Overpaying the IRS – Book a Free Discovery Call ➡️https://calendar.phillipsbusinessgroup.com/tax 📧 Questions? Email Me at [email protected] ✅ Like and Rate us for more practical tax saving tips... Keep More! 👉 Want a follow-up on exactly how to build a defensible hours log for this test? Comment “REPS” 

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