If you decide to invest in real estate, particularly if for residential or commercial rental use, you have essentially gone into business and there are many tax benefits to owning such a business.
First, it is important to consider all of the possible forms of ownership and the tax benefits of each. You can own a business as any of the following:
- Sole Proprietorship
- Partnership
- Limited Liability Company (LLC)
- C-Corporation
- S-Corporation
