You Could Be Paying Less In Taxes

Think you're paying too much in taxes? You're probably right. While most of us spent April 15th scrambling to file without any real strategy, savvy homeowners and investors are leveraging real estate to save thousands in taxes every year.Real estate isn't just about having a roof over your head—it's one of the most powerful tax-saving vehicles available to everyday Americans. In this eye-opening discussion, Jeremy Larkin and Jesse Poll unpack three game-changing real estate tax strategies that could save you $10,000-$15,000 annually.First, they break down the home sale exclusion—a benefit every homeowner should understand. If you've lived in your home for just two of the past five years, you can exclude up to $250,000 ($500,000 for married couples) in capital gains when selling. With today's appreciated home values, this single strategy could save you six figures in taxes.They also explore rental property depreciation, explaining how converting your primary residence into a rental can jumpstart your investment journey while creating substantial tax advantages. For experienced investors, they demystify the 1031 exchange—a powerful tool that allows you to defer capital gains taxes when selling investment properties by reinvesting in new ones.Perhaps most importantly, Jeremy and Jesse emphasize that planning is everything. Just like booking flights months in advance saves money, developing your real estate strategy early puts you at a tremendous advantage. And while AI and online tax services have their place, they simply cannot replace the personalized guidance of experienced real estate and tax professionals who understand your unique situation.Have other questions about living in, moving to, or visiting St. George and Southern Utah? Just ask! P. 435-291-5443E. [email protected]: www.GoStGeorge.comInsta: https://www.instagram.com/larkingroupFB: https://www.facebook.com/StGeorgeExperts🌟 Who? Jeremy Larkin was born and raised in St. George, Utah and is the owner of The Larkin Group Real Estate Advisors.📍 Where? Washington and Iron County, Utah, including, but not limited to St. George, Washington City, Ivins, Santa Clara, Hurricane, LaVerkin, Toquerville, Cedar City and Parowan. 💈  What?  Jeremy and his team of expert advisors at The Larkin Group walk the best clients in the world through the brain surgery of Buying, Selling and Investing Southern Utah Real Estate! And perhaps more importantly, they LOVE this community and pouring their heart and soul into it!📻  Tune in! Jeremy is the host of The "St. George Real Estate Morning" Drive radio show 94.9 FM / 890 AM. You can stream the weekly program Thursdays at 8:35 AM here: https://tinyurl.com/radiorealestate   🙏 Give: The St. George Basket Brigade feeds 200+ families every Thanksgiving and supports local families, students and schools through organizations like Tan's Treats. Learn more and give at http://stgeorgebasketbrigade.org/🔍  SEARCH ALL HOMES AND LAND in Washington County https://www.gostgeorge.com/ 🔗 CHECK YOUR CURRENT HOME EQUITY @ https://www.gostgeorge.com/homevalue#podcast #movinghacks #americancity #realestate #americantown #thelarkingroup #investing #saintgeorgeutah #stgeorgeutah #southernutah [00:00:00] Introduction to Real Estate Tax Strategies.[00:05:24] The Problem With Last-Minute Tax Planning.[00:11:15] Home Sale Exclusion Strategy. [00:15:10] Rental Property Depreciation Benefits. [00:19:30] 1031 Exchange Explained.[00:21:42] When to Start Your Real Estate Strategy.