Capstan Live Podcast

Dealing With Dealerships

Capstan’s Director of Engineering Ziv Carmel makes a triumphant return to the pod! Many auto dealers are turning to cost seg to offset pandemic-related cash flow issues. Join us as Ziv explains why auto dealerships make such great candidates for cost segregation studies and what kind of first year tax savings are possible. As an engineer with decades of industry savvy, Ziv brings a unique perspective to the pod that is not to be missed.

SPECIAL EPISODE: Year-End Top Ten!

Tax is season is here but have no fear!   This special episode of Capstan Live! will get you up to speed with an action-packed discussion of the Top Ten Things You MUST Know for TY 2021. 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 in a tight 40 minutes.  If you only listen to one episode, make it this one!  

Cost Segregation and 1031 Exchanges: Kind of Like Peanut Butter and Jelly?

Capstan Partner Bruce Johnson joins us for to discuss these great tax strategies and to weigh in on what food-related simile would best describe their use in tandem. PLUS – new final regs redefine what can be considered “Real Property” for the purposes of a 1031 Exchange. Bruce has the scoop on this breaking news, and explains why it’s a win!

What’s So Great About the TPRs?

Capstan Partner Terri S. Johnson sings the praises of the Tangible Property Regulations.  Terri’s attitude is contagious, and you’ll find yourself excited about expensing options, enthused about the BAR and Materiality Tests, and positively over the moon about Partial Asset Disposition.  And the best thing about the TPRs?  They play very nicely with other tax strategies… 

Depreciation and the Non-Profit Tenant: What’s the Scoop?

On this episode we tackle a complicated subject – how should owners treat tax-exempt use property regarding depreciation?  A topic this tricky calls for a very special guest, and we are honored to welcome Brian O’Sullivan, CPA, CVA, of the LG Legacy Group, LLC! Brian brings his signature wit and wisdom to the pod, guiding us through an analysis of the MACRS vs ADS decision process for both tax-exempt tangible personal property and non-residential real estate. PLUS, download our all-new Capstan tool – our ADS Flowchart for Tax-Exempt Use Property.

Green is the New Black

It IS easy being green now that the EPAct 179D tax deduction has been permanently extended! And another year of 45L tax credits is just icing on the cake…  Join Bruce Johnson, Founding Partner, as he talks us through the subtleties of these energy-efficient real estate tax incentives, touching on eligibility, scope of savings, and study logistics. 

Multifamily Matters

Founding Partner Bruce Johnson is back on Capstan Live, discussing the evergreen nature of multifamily property.  Why do investors continue to flock to the multifamily sector?  How has recent legislation enhanced the potential tax savings on these properties?   And what is Bruce’s personal favorite tax strategy?  All will be revealed in this episode of Capstan Live.

The Life Cycle of Real Estate

Capstan Managing Partner Terri S. Johnson, CRE, takes us on a lively walk through the Life Cycle of Real Estate. We’ll discuss the utility of cost segregation at each stage of the cycle and highlight planning notes that can put the thoughtful investor ahead of the game.  Plus, request a copy of our new infographic called – surprise! – The Life Cycle of Real Estate.