Real Estate CPA

Real Estate Tax & Accounting Services

Real estate creates unique and complex tax situations that require specialized knowledge. Jarus & Co provides comprehensive real estate tax, advisory, and due diligence services for investors, agents, brokers, and developers throughout Orange County and California.

Services for Real Estate Professionals

  • Real estate agent and broker tax returns
  • Commission income tax planning
  • Vehicle and home office deduction optimization
  • Real estate professional tax status qualification
  • Quarterly estimated tax planning for commission earners

Services for Real Estate Investors

  • Rental property tax returns (Schedule E)
  • 1031 exchange planning and compliance
  • Depreciation schedules and cost segregation analysis
  • Passive activity loss planning
  • Short-term rental (Airbnb/VRBO) tax treatment
  • Real estate LLC and entity structuring
  • Installment sale planning

Pre-Transaction Due Diligence

Before you buy or sell an investment property, our team analyzes the tax implications of the transaction. We model various scenarios to help you understand the after-tax economics and identify opportunities to minimize your tax liability.

Opportunity Zone Investments

We can advise on Qualified Opportunity Zone investments as a strategy to defer and potentially reduce capital gains tax from real estate sales.

Discuss Your Real Estate Tax Needs