Episode 73: Tax Strategy Series - How Investors are Writing Off Massive 2025 Tax Bills...in 2026! - Part 2

In this episode of the Strength in Numbers podcast, Marcus Crigler continues his tax strategy series by diving into one of the most overlooked ways real estate investors can reduce their tax liability.Marcus explains the critical difference between capitalizing expenses and deducting them immediately, and why understanding that distinction can have a major impact on both your current tax bill and your long-term wealth-building strategy. He also breaks down several IRS safe harbor rules that may allow investors to write off expenses today rather than depreciate them over decades.This episode is full of practical examples that will benefit real estate investors. Listen and enjoy the show!You’ll Learn How To:Maximize deductions across your rental portfolioUnderstand the difference between capitalization and expensingUse IRS safe harbor rules to write off more expensesReduce future depreciation recapture issuesWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode:(01:31) Strategy number two for reducing 2025 tax liability(03:36) Getting your rental property deductions maximized(04:04) Capitalized vs expensed(05:02) Understanding depreciation recapture(06:53) Repairs and maintenance deductions matter(07:11) Three rules in deducting expenses from your rental portfolio(07:43) The De Minimis Safe Harbor Rule(08:58) The Routine Maintenance Safe Harbor(09:35) The Small Taxpayer Safe Harbor Rule(10:47) How multiple safe harbor rules can work together(11:29) Real-world examples of expenses that may qualify for immediate deductions(12:07) How to review your properties for overlooked write-offsWho This Episode Is For:Landlords managing property repairs and turnoversInvestors preparing their 2025 tax returnsReal estate entrepreneurs looking to maximize deductionsWhy You Should Listen:In this episode, Marcus walks through practical tax strategies that can help investors maximize deductions, reduce taxable income, and potentially avoid future depreciation recapture issues.Connect with Marcus Crigler:Website: https://beccfo.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-crigler-cpa-977a45b7 Facebook: https://facebook.com/marcus.crigler