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The Capstan Tax Strategies team is known for cutting-edge industry insight, technical precision, and of course, our great personalities. ”Capstan Live” delivers more of the same - straight to you! We’ll take on hot topics, real estate trends, and legislative updates with a focus on sharing the timely, straightforward, actionable information that you and your clients need. If you own real estate or advise someone who does, tune in to ”Capstan Live.” Our strength, your tax savings - live!
Episodes

Dec 13, 2023
Dec 13, 2023
58 min
It's the Third Annual Year End Top 10 Podcast, where multiple Capstan stars come out to shine! Join Bruce, Terri, Ziv, and Jacob as they run through this year's must-knows, while sharing a few laughs and some good-natured banter. Unsurprisingly, IRA-related topics take 3 up three spots on this year's list, and even edge out Mandatory Amortization of Sec. 174 Expenses for the coveted top spot. Want to get the scoop on the entire Top 10? Give us a listen — you'll be glad you did.

Nov 3, 2023
Nov 3, 2023
35 min
It's been almost a year since IRA provisions took effect back in January, and there are still a lot of unanswered questions. Capstan Partner Bruce Johnson returns to the pod to share industry insights including:
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Why the maximum benefit may be out of reach for many developers
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How contractors are feeling about Prevailing Wage/Apprenticeship Requirements
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The silver lining of deduction reset
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A huge change in the 45L Credit process
Take a half hour with Bruce to clarify what we've learned — and what we still need to learn.

Jul 13, 2023
Jul 13, 2023
14 min
Bruce Johnson returns to the podcast to discuss triple-net-lease, or "NNN" properties.
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What makes them such attractive investments?
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Why are they great cost seg candidates?
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What makes retail pharmacies and quick-serve restaurants particularly asset-rich?
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Will Bruce be persuaded to invest in a Dunkin' Donuts franchise?
All these questions and more will be answered in a tight 15 minutes.

Jun 12, 2023
Jun 12, 2023
20 min
The R&D Tax Credit was initially created with manufacturers in mind, and today manufacturers claim 70% of all R&D Tax Credits. Jacob Wood, JD, returns to the Pod to explain:
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What types of manufacturers can qualify
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Potential scope of savings
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The taxpayer-friendly implications of the "Substantially All" rule
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Why a company's problem-solvers are key to claiming the credit
And more!

May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023
19 min
Commercial food and beverage production is all about innovation, making it a great source of R&D Tax Credits. Capstan Regional Director Jacob Wood (jwood@capstantax.com) returns to the pod to give us the (ice cream) scoop on R&D in Food and Bev:
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Qualifying activities throughout the supply chain — from formulations, to scaling up, certification testing, packaging, and more
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The finer points of R&D in breweries, wineries, and distilleries
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Unique challenges in the frozen food industry that present R&D opportunity
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Real life examples that explore the scope of savings possible
Don't listen while you're hungry, but do listen.

Apr 11, 2023
Apr 11, 2023
21 min
Software is everywhere. And the constant innovation and improvement involved in software development makes it a perfect industry for R&D Tax Credits.
Join Regional Director Jacob Wood (jwood@capstantax.com) as he discusses:
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Which activities apply for the R&D Tax Credits
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The nuances of internal-use software
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What kind of savings software companies can expect
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The modified credit for small software startups
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Suggested documentation software firms should have available
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Next steps for learning more
A great listen for software developers, CFOs, and CPAs!

Mar 13, 2023
Mar 13, 2023
16 min
Our new Short Takes series provides brief but thoughtful topic overviews — perfect for those times you just need a high-level view.
This month Bruce Johnson talks about:
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What makes multifamily facilities such great cost seg candidates
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How the IRA is changing the game for MF owners/developers
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Why MF remains a huge vertical amid current affordability challenges
And lots more, in just 15 minutes.

Feb 17, 2023
Feb 17, 2023
19 min
Capstan R&D Tax Credit experts Lindsey King and Carly Coker return to the pod to discuss the implications of Sec. 174 amortization.
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Interplay Between Sec. 174 and Sec. 41
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The Way We Were (i.e. Sec. 174 treatment before TY 2022)
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The Current Situation
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Rev. Proc. 2023-11 and What Makes it Taxpayer-Friendly
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The Impact of Mandatory Amortization
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What the IRS Will Be Looking For
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The R&D Tax Credit as a Mitigating Factor
If your clients take the R&D Tax Credit and/or have Sec. 174 Expenses, this episode is a MUST LISTEN.

Jan 13, 2023
Jan 13, 2023
12 min
Our new Short Takes series provides brief but thoughtful topic overviews — perfect for those times you just need a high-level view. This month Bruce Johnson talks about:
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What makes self-storage facilities such great cost seg candidates
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How expected yield may vary in urban v. suburban projects
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The repositioning phenomenon
And lots more, in less than 15 minutes.

Dec 19, 2022
Dec 19, 2022
53 min
Join us for an action-packed discussion of the Top Ten Things You MUST Know for TY 2022 in this special episode of Capstan Live! Terri Johnson, Bruce Johnson, and Ziv Carmel return to the pod for an all-star roundtable, reviewing a year’s worth of headlines, strategies, and analysis. Plus, special guest Jacob Wood cameos to talk about the latest R&D Tax Credit news. If you only listen to one episode of Capstan Live!, make it this one.
