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Real Estate Services

We understand the local real estate market and offer a comprehensive range of financial, tax and accounting services tailored to meet the specific needs of the real estate industry.

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The real estate industry encompasses a broad spectrum of entities. Commercial real estate developers and managers, investors, and affordable housing agencies all encounter compliance requirements and tax credit opportunities specific to this industry. When you are involved in real estate, it’s important to partner with a certified public accounting firm that has a deep understanding of and experience with the tax and regulatory aspects of this industry. You need to work with a CPA firm in Western Massachusetts that has the knowledge and expertise to help you control costs, optimize cash flow and identify tax opportunities specific to the real estate industry.

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Real Estate Professional Services

Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. has a significant real estate industry practice that serves the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors. Our clients include residential and commercial real estate investors, commercial developers and property management companies, as well as HUD-assisted sectors. Let our technical knowledge, and our business and industry-specific strategies help you maximize the returns on investment of your real estate portfolio.

Income and excise tax preparation and strategic tax planning

Financial forecasts, budgets, projections and feasibility studies

Financial statement audits, reviews and compilations

Development and tax credit applications

Rehabilitation tax credit consulting and compliance

Real estate tax assessment appeals

Cash flow modeling and analysis

Like Kind Exchanges — 1031

Depreciation schedule calculations

Debt structuring, equity financing transactions

Cost segregation studies

Strategic management consulting

Purchase and sales advisory services

Investment account analysis and strategies

Regulatory agency compliance

Areas of Focus: Exempt organization tax returns; Limited partnership and LLC tax returns; Preparation of LIHTC and HUD cost certifications; Audited financial statements; LIHTC; HUD; The Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency (MHFA); The Office of Rural Development; Other assisted developments

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Real Estate Accounting Insights

Bad Debt Deductions

By Sarah Rose Stack • 15 Apr, 2024

The tax code allows an individual to claim a deduction for business debts that have become worthless. But qualifying for the deduction may be more complicated than one would think. In a recent case, the IRS denied more than $17 million in bad debt deductions on the grounds that the advances in question represented equity rather than debt, hitting the taxpayer with millions of dollars in taxes and penalties. This article recounts the U.S. Tax Court case Allen v. Commissioner. Allen v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo 2023-86).

Deducting Business Travel Expenses: A Refresher

By Sarah Rose Stack • 01 Apr, 2024

During the COVID-19 pandemic, business travel nearly came to a halt. Today, it’s on the rebound, as “Zoom-fatigued” executives craving face-to-face interaction hit the road again. With more people getting out of their offices, now is a good time for a refresher on the tax deductibility of business travel expenses. This article explores what’s considered one’s tax home and what expenses are deductible. A sidebar explains the deductibility rules when a business trip is mixed with pleasure.

Making Distinctions May Create Tax Savings for Owners of Rental Real Estate

By Sarah Rose Stack • 01 Apr, 2024

The 20% qualified business income (QBI) deduction is available for income from an eligible trade or business, but it isn’t available if that same property is classified as an investment. This article points out that it’s worth considering whether an owned rental property meets the definition of a trade or business under IRS requirements. It also explains that determining whether rental real estate activities qualify for the QBI deduction is a complicated undertaking and is likely to require the services of a tax professional.

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MBK Real Estate accounting firm customer testimonials.

"I value my long-term, multi-generation relationship with MBK. MBK provides exceptional service and professionalism."

Francis C. | C & W Breckwood Realty Company, LLC

“We have used MBK since first purchasing Monarch Place and the Sheraton Springfield. The service and advisory we have received from Meyers Brothers Kalicka have been exceptional. Since then, we have subsequently expanded in both real estate and hotel holdings. MBK will continue to be our trusted advisors as we grow.”

Paul P. | Monarch Enterprises