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Tax Mitigation
- Serving Clients Since 2008
Overview
Summary
Tax Investor Programs welcomes you
Tax Investor Programs welcomes you to learn about this extremely valuable tax benefit associated with the Tiny Vacation Home, which qualifies as a business property under the Internal Revenue Code (IRC Section 179).
As per IRC Section 179, the Tiny Vacation Home is eligible for a 100% deduction in the first year of service. For tax years beginning in 2025, the maximum allowable deduction under this provision is $2,500,000. Additionally, larger deductions may be available under IRC Section 168(k), allowing for bonus depreciation benefits. Their is a Phase-out threshold of: $4,000,000 (full phase-out around $6.5M of qualifying spend).
For example, if a taxpayer makes a one-time down payment of $100,000 toward the purchase of a tiny home, the remaining balance of $275,000 per unit can be structured as a cashflow buyout lease. This means that the remaining payments are covered by future cash flow, optimizing both tax and financial planning strategies.
Imagine not only owning a profitable and successful AIR BNB and also be able to deduct the entire expense from your budget.
Should you have any questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to reach out. I would be happy to discuss how this tax incentive could benefit your investment strategy.
How it Works
Here is how it works
01
One-Time Down Payment
With a one-time down payment of $100,000, the taxpayer acquires ownership of a Tiny House for $375,000.
02
Lease Agreement
Tax Investor programs manufactures and sells the tiny home on payment terms described above and keeps a security interest until the final payment.
Section 179
The amount of expense write off available in 2024 & 2025 is 100% of the basis of the asset placed into service in 2025. While real estate is not eligible under section 179, IRS rulings have concluded that when a structure is movable (such as with a wheeled trailer or tiny house) these portable homes are delivered on wheels and can be readily transported, and are therefore considered business property, not real estate.
A taxpayer puts a one-time $100,000 down payment toward the purchase of a tiny home, which is subject to a cashflow buyout lease with a remaining $275,000 per unit payable out of future cash flow.
Expense Write-off
Section 179 is a deduction that allows the tax payer investor to write off the cost of a qualified property or equipment as an expense, during the first year it was purchased and placed into service. Compared to section 168, which tax payers use to write-off a portion of the depreciation over 5 years, section 179 gives the tax payer the ability to deduct the entire cost in a single year.
A taxpayer puts a one-time $100,000 down payment toward the purchase of a tiny home, which is subject to a cashflow buyout lease with a remaining $275,000 per unit payable out of future cash flow.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Section 179?
Section 179 of the U.S. internal revenue code is an immediate expense deduction that business owners can take for purchases of depreciable business equipment instead of capitalizing and depreciating the asset over time.
What is the maximum deduction?
The maximum Section 179 deductions a tax payer can claim in 2025 tax year $2,500,000.
What does placed into service mean and when is the deadline?
Placed into service means the moment when a piece of property is ready and available for a specific use.
Tiny House
Typical Tiny House Scenario
Edward is a skilled surgeon. At 56 years old, Edward is seeking ways to optimize his financial situation and reduce his tax liability. Let’s explore how he can leverage the Tax Investor Tiny House Program program to his advantage.
Edwards’s annual income as a surgeon stands at $800,000. Edward currently has a tax rate of 37% and is now subject to a tax obligation of $254,187. Edward would like to reduce his tax obligation. He is now the perfect candidate for the Tax Investor Tiny House Tax Mitigation program.
Let’s illustrate the specifics of Edwards’s tax-saving plan using Section 179 of the US tax code.
Edwards plans to purchase a Tiny House for $375,000. To secure the home, a purchase agreement is completed wherein Edward provides a down payment of $100,000.
The balance now owed is $275,000. This acquisition comes with a lease in place to a qualified lessee who places an end user in the home. The lessee agrees to pay the remaining $275,000 owed under the financing terms over 360 months. With the lease in place John does not need to worry about making the payments.
Now, due to the unique qualifications of a Tiny House Edward is able to deduct 100% of his tiny-home purchase in the first year by applying section 179 of the US tax code.
This unique purchase combination provides Edward with a substantial deduction which decreases his tax obligation.
About The Tiny House
Measuring 19 feet by 20 feet, or approximately 380 square feet, the Tax Investor Tiny House is designed to provide privacy and comfort by including a full kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, dining & living area.
Constructed with a steel frame and walls, the Tiny House is designed to endure significantly longer than conventional stick-built houses due to its reduced susceptibility to severe weather conditions, mold, rot, etc.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is responsible for vacancy, loss, or damage?
Section 179 of the U.S. internal revenue code is an immediate expense deduction that business owners can take for purchases of depreciable business equipment instead of capitalizing and depreciating the asset over time.
Who are the lessees and why do they want a Tiny House?
The maximum Section 179 deductions a tax payer can claim in 2025 tax year $2,500,000.
What are the total cash outlays?
The maximum Section 179 deductions a tax payer can claim in 2025 tax year $2,500,000.
How do I get started?
Call us at 888-888-8888 for a quick consultation and we can examine your situation closely.
Is this a security?
No see uniform commercial Code §1-203. Lease Distinguished from Security Interest.
Whether a transaction in the form of a lease creates a lease or security interest is determined by the facts of each case.
References
1. Basis is the amount of your capital investment in property for tax purposes. Use your basis to figure depreciation, amortization, depletion, casualty losses, and any gain or loss on the sale, exchange, or other disposition of the property. The basis of an asset is its cost to you. The cost is the amount you pay for it in cash, debt obligations, and other property or services. See https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics
2. Borrowed cash is full basis, untaxed money in the borrower’s hands. These funds may be used to purchase assets with a full-cost basis that enables the financier to earn profits and suffer losses in operating or disposing of the assets. If the debt is genuine and reasonable in terms of the fair market value of the purchased property, the full amount of borrowed funds generally gives rise to cost basis.
3. There is no need to discount a note receivable to the present value when determining tax basis. See Peracchi, Donald J. et ux v. Commissioner where a 10-year note at 11% interest was held to contribute the full face value to the calculation of basis.
4. See Uniform Commercial Code §1-203. Lease Distinguished from Security Interest.
a. Whether a transaction in the form of a lease creates a lease or security interest is determined by the facts of each case.
b. A transaction in the form of a lease creates a security interest if the consideration that the lessee is to pay the lessor for the right to possession and use of the goods is an obligation for the term of the lease and is not subject to termination by the lessee, and: (1) the original term of the lease is equal to or greater than the remaining economic life of the goods; (2) the lessee is bound to renew the lease for the remaining economic life of the goods or is bound to become the owner of the goods; (3) the lessee has an option to renew the lease for the remaining economic life of the goods for no additional consideration or for nominal additional consideration upon compliance with the lease agreement; or (4) the lessee has an option to become the owner of the goods for no additional consideration or for nominal additional consideration upon compliance with the lease agreement.
5. This is based on our suggested use/exit. As the direct owner and manager of this equipment, the financier can modify the program to include renegotiating the buyout lease or any other element of the program. Nothing herein is intended to constitute a security nor to suggest that the financier is in any way a passive party to the transaction. Each transaction is entered into on a stand-alone basis, and there is no pooling arrangement.
6.https://www.irs.gov/publications/p946 Edwards plans to purchase a Tiny House for $375,000. To secure the home, a purchase agreement is completed wherein Edward provides a down payment of $100,000.
The balance now owed is $275,000. This acquisition comes with a lease in place to a qualified lessee who places an end user in the home. The lessee agrees to pay the remaining $275,000 owed under the financing terms over 360 months. With the lease in place John does not need to worry about making the payments.
Now, due to the unique qualifications of a Tiny House Edward is able to deduct 100% of his tiny-home purchase in the first year by applying section 179 of the US tax code.
This unique purchase combination provides Edward with a substantial deduction which decreases his tax obligation.
