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The Book on Advanced Tax Strategies: Cracking the Code for Savvy Real Estate Investors
Make the easiest money of your life—and start keeping more for yourself, your family, and your real estate investments—with this “fun and easy to read” tax guide (Brandon Turner, bestselling author and longtime host of The BiggerPockets Podcast).
Are you tired of working hard all year, just to lose a large chunk of your money to the IRS? Say hello to more of your hard-earned income with this fantastic strategy guide. After all, taxes aren’t about how much you make―instead, you’ll learn how to maximize the money you actually keep.
Believe it or not, the U.S. tax system is filled with loopholes designed specifically to benefit real estate investors just like you. In this comprehensive follow-up to The Book on Tax Strategies, bestselling authors and CPAs Amanda Han and Matthew MacFarland bring you more strategies to slash your taxes and turn your real estate portfolio into a tax-saving machine. Whether you’ve invested in one property or hundreds, start cracking the code today—and learn why this series is “a must for any investor’s bookshelf” (J Scott, co-host of The BiggerPockets Business Podcast).
Inside, learn how Legally wipe out your taxable income with rental propertiesSupercharge your real estate ROI with tax-deferral and tax-free techniquesGrow your nest egg with self-directed investment strategiesTake advantage of the opportunity zone tax benefitsTake cash out of a 1031 exchange without paying taxesLeverage tax reform benefits in all of your real estate dealsAvoid the common retirement-investing tax traps
Are you tired of working hard all year, just to lose a large chunk of your money to the IRS? Say hello to more of your hard-earned income with this fantastic strategy guide. After all, taxes aren’t about how much you make―instead, you’ll learn how to maximize the money you actually keep.
Believe it or not, the U.S. tax system is filled with loopholes designed specifically to benefit real estate investors just like you. In this comprehensive follow-up to The Book on Tax Strategies, bestselling authors and CPAs Amanda Han and Matthew MacFarland bring you more strategies to slash your taxes and turn your real estate portfolio into a tax-saving machine. Whether you’ve invested in one property or hundreds, start cracking the code today—and learn why this series is “a must for any investor’s bookshelf” (J Scott, co-host of The BiggerPockets Business Podcast).
Inside, learn how Legally wipe out your taxable income with rental propertiesSupercharge your real estate ROI with tax-deferral and tax-free techniquesGrow your nest egg with self-directed investment strategiesTake advantage of the opportunity zone tax benefitsTake cash out of a 1031 exchange without paying taxesLeverage tax reform benefits in all of your real estate dealsAvoid the common retirement-investing tax traps
217 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 5, 2020
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About the author
Amanda Han
2 books27 followersAmanda Han and Matt MacFarland of Keystone CPA Inc. specialize in cutting-edge tax saving strategies for real estate investors across the United States. They are both members of the prestigious American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and, as real estate investors themselves, Amanda and Matt have extensive experience in real estate-related tax strategies, entity structuring, and self-directed investing.
Their passion for educating investors has brought them to many national platforms on which they teach tax strategies and self-directed IRA investing, including NBC News Radio, Talks at Google, and Realtor Magazine. Their first bestselling book, Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor, has sold over 30,000 copies.
Their passion for educating investors has brought them to many national platforms on which they teach tax strategies and self-directed IRA investing, including NBC News Radio, Talks at Google, and Realtor Magazine. Their first bestselling book, Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor, has sold over 30,000 copies.
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October 5, 2020
Looking for a real page turner? Keep looking. Having a hard time getting to sleep at night? Well, I've got the book for you! So, why the high rating, you say?
If you look at my reviews, I hand out very few 5-stars. But for what it's intended, Advanced Tax Strategies is one of the best I've read. It's not written for the tax-neophyte who is trying to learn what a capital gain means. Rather, it's targeted to the experienced investor who knows a little bit about most elements of tax strategy, but not really enough to "get it" without their accountant sitting next to them. This book dives deep into how to take advantage of the Jobs Act of 2017, particularly as it relates to investments in real estate. It covers cost segregation/accelerated depreciation, using passive income/losses to your advantage, the intricacies of 1031 Exchanges, Opportunity Zones, UBIT traps for IRAs, etc.
Read in SMALL doses. Rinse and repeat. You may fall asleep quickly, but you'll wake up a wealthier investor.
If you look at my reviews, I hand out very few 5-stars. But for what it's intended, Advanced Tax Strategies is one of the best I've read. It's not written for the tax-neophyte who is trying to learn what a capital gain means. Rather, it's targeted to the experienced investor who knows a little bit about most elements of tax strategy, but not really enough to "get it" without their accountant sitting next to them. This book dives deep into how to take advantage of the Jobs Act of 2017, particularly as it relates to investments in real estate. It covers cost segregation/accelerated depreciation, using passive income/losses to your advantage, the intricacies of 1031 Exchanges, Opportunity Zones, UBIT traps for IRAs, etc.
Read in SMALL doses. Rinse and repeat. You may fall asleep quickly, but you'll wake up a wealthier investor.
January 21, 2023
Excellent and approachable book on real estate and real estate taxes. This book introduces a lot of strategies that every real estate investor should know. They include applicable examples to increase understanding further. Correct implementation of the strategies in this book will save hundreds of thousands of dollars throughout your lifetime.
I definitely wish they were my Accountants.
P.S. Don’t forget to write off this book!
I definitely wish they were my Accountants.
P.S. Don’t forget to write off this book!
March 28, 2025
I read before doing my taxes this year. There’s so many strategies in here to have in your back pocket to be aware of and get excited about real estate for the longterm.
June 25, 2020
I can't deny the authors of this book seem comptetent, and the advice solid.
However, while technically legal, much of the advice seems morally dubious at best. This is essentially a handbook for tax-avoidance. How to exploit loopholes in the system for personal gain, at the expense of the communities that real estate is located in.
I received an Advanced Review Copy of this book through Goodreads giveaways.
However, while technically legal, much of the advice seems morally dubious at best. This is essentially a handbook for tax-avoidance. How to exploit loopholes in the system for personal gain, at the expense of the communities that real estate is located in.
I received an Advanced Review Copy of this book through Goodreads giveaways.
August 7, 2020
The "sequel" to the authors' first book on tax strategies for real estate investors is an easy to read, approachable and well written book that allows the investor to "issue spot" and ask questions to their tax preparer and legal advisor on deal structuring, 1031 exchanges, Opportunity Zones, self-directed retirement accounts and more. While not as useful or actionable as the first book (which is a five star must read) this book truly is advanced strategies that are not going to be able to be implemented by the investor without professional help. A good read, and if you are pushing that six figure income/seven figure portfolio value, a must read.
November 13, 2021
This is a very good overview of the latest tax saving strategies for real estate investors. The only thing to keep in mind is the authors own a tax advisor business, so much of the text is subtly pushing investors to their business.
That being said, the strategies provided are sound, and several I'd never heard of.
That being said, the strategies provided are sound, and several I'd never heard of.
March 12, 2022
A must read for anyone who wants to crush real estate and stick it to Uncle Sam by not paying taxes!!! :)
It’s a complex read—one I’ll definitely have to return to in order to understand the details, but a quick first read is great to see the broad strokes and endless potential in our tax code using real estate as the vehicle.
It’s a complex read—one I’ll definitely have to return to in order to understand the details, but a quick first read is great to see the broad strokes and endless potential in our tax code using real estate as the vehicle.
October 11, 2025
This book seemed more interesting in selling you on investing in real estate and discussing the tax benefits that could be gained through real estate investments than on actually teaching how to implement the strategies or providing details needed to do anything beyond ask professionals about the topics discussed in the book.
June 24, 2020
Fantastic the best book I've read on taxes
I thought a tax book on real estate would be boring. I was absolutely wrong. This book is better and more educational than any class I took on real estate in university. Amazing. Must read for any real estate investor!
I thought a tax book on real estate would be boring. I was absolutely wrong. This book is better and more educational than any class I took on real estate in university. Amazing. Must read for any real estate investor!
March 24, 2021
This is a book on taxes. It is not exciting, but it is well written. The author uses examples that resonate and provides actionable information about taxes. If you are a Real Estate Investor, I would highly recommend this book.
July 1, 2021
so interesting to me. seems like tax code really incentivizes home/rental property ownership and key to maximizing the returns are understanding and planning around the benefits, which this book explains clearly and with good examples. about as interesting as a book on taxes can be!
January 14, 2024
Read this book over 5 times, can’t get enough.
Love the detail they go into at many points in this book.
Obviously you’ll want an advisor before entering into many of these strategies to ensure it’s for you, but this grants you a great foundation to go off of.
Highly recommend.
Love the detail they go into at many points in this book.
Obviously you’ll want an advisor before entering into many of these strategies to ensure it’s for you, but this grants you a great foundation to go off of.
Highly recommend.
May 22, 2024
Like I've said, I'm a geek for taxes and tax-planning, so I loved this book. I think Amanda Han is an exceptional teacher and communicator, and her books greatly enrich and improve her reader's understanding of complex concepts, and ability to take action.
March 23, 2020
Highly recommended tax strategy book. Up to date and covers a wide category of tax strategies from 1031 to opportunity zones. Quick read to get the REI wheels greased
April 18, 2020
Required reading for the serious investor
It's not how much money you make its how much money you keep. This book helps you keep more then you ever thought possible
It's not how much money you make its how much money you keep. This book helps you keep more then you ever thought possible
June 1, 2020
Excellent book. Easy to read for a tax book and applicable if you are investing in real estate.
October 25, 2020
Fantastic book on the tax advantages associated with real estate. This is the second in the series. I recommend to any serious real estate person.
January 9, 2021
This book provides great insight on tax education. I plan to touch base with my tax advisor to implement some of these strategies.
August 21, 2021
Quick read and stories illustrate so well how to prepare and gotchas. Answered quite a few questions I had and had a lot of aha moments reading it to. Definitely going to reread this!
October 3, 2021
Exactly what I needed. A fountain of ideas for formulating a real estate strategy.
February 13, 2022
Excellent! Highly readable. Great resource!
March 13, 2022
Great overview on many modern tax strategies
June 13, 2022
Great resource. An easy read on taxes in the real estate industry
February 2, 2025
Even more tax strategies that requiere some extra planning but are more powerful that the ones presented in the first book.
October 1, 2025
For an introduction to real estate taxes, it's pretty good. Good use of storytelling to teach. Very enjoyable experience as an audiobook or light read.
November 29, 2022
Very helpful book for advanced tax strategies for real estate investors. If you haven’t read their first book I recommend starting with that before diving into some of these more advanced tax saving strategies for real estate investors. One of my favorite takeaways is to always remember tax savings strategies only benefit you if you’re actually making enough income so don’t let your investments be driven by tax strategies. As they said, “in other words, don’t let the tax tail wag the investment dog.” However, if implemented correctly there are some great tax strategies that can truly save you THOUSANDS of $$$ in taxes! Recommend reading for experienced real estate investors!
April 24, 2024
Must Read for Real Estate Investors
Real Estate Investors MUST understand taxes and tax strategy and this book does a great job explaining how to incorporate tax strategy into your investing business.
Real Estate Investors MUST understand taxes and tax strategy and this book does a great job explaining how to incorporate tax strategy into your investing business.
July 15, 2023
Good Book
The book has a lot of good tax strategies. Definitely, you will need a tax expert to implement the majority of them.
The book has a lot of good tax strategies. Definitely, you will need a tax expert to implement the majority of them.
January 28, 2024
Awesome info on 1031s, creative financing, and practical uses for retirement tax advantage accounts.
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