Pay Taxes or NOT? How 1031 Exchanges Put You in Control

elling a long-held rental can trigger a surprising tax bill — especially when depreciation recapture kicks in. In this updated article, CPA Scott Ellsworth breaks down why many investors owe far more than expected and how a properly structured 1031 exchange can help you keep your equity working for you. Join us December 13th to learn even more at the Tax Fundamentals Master Class.

Keep More of Your Money

Tax expert and real estate investor Scott Ellsworth is teaching a 1 day master class for us on December 13th. We wanted to give you a bit of a preview, so we are excited to bring you this replay of a recent appearance on Real Life Real Estate Radio where he shared his best advice for year-end tax planning. Take a listen to see what you can still do this year to lower your 2025 tax bill, what's changed with the passing of the Big Beautiful Bill , and what you might not know about if you have not chatted with your CPA in a while.

Scott Ellsworth, both a seasoned CPA and active investor, will walk us through the smartest moves to make before the year ends—what actions still count toward reducing your 2025 tax bill, what’s new under the Big Beautiful Bill, and the important items many investors overlook when they haven’t checked in with their tax pro lately.

Tax Moves Real Estate Investors Miss (Until It’s Too Late)

Photo of CPA and real estate investor Scott Ellsworth, guest instructor for MAREI’s Real Estate Taxes for Smart Investors Master Class, teaching strategies to reduce taxes and keep more profit.

When it comes to real estate investing, it’s not just what you make—it’s what you keep.
Investor and CPA Scott Ellsworth has spent decades helping investors understand how to legally reduce their taxes, structure smarter deals, and avoid IRS surprises.

Sweeping Tax Reforms from the BBB

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has passed and with it comes a sweeping set of tax reforms that will take effect starting in 2025

Big news in the world of taxes: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has passed and with it comes a sweeping set of tax reforms that will take effect starting in 2025. These changes touch nearly every corner of the tax code—from families and workers to small business owners and real estate investors. Below is a breakdown of what […]