Daily Relo Ticker-April 16, 2026: Tax Relief (Real Estate & Personal)
- Martin Mayotte
- Apr 16
- 4 min read
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Featured News: Tax Reminders
NAR Unpacks OBBBA Wins for Real Estate Agents and Homeowners
NAR’s tax expert details how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) delivers permanent qualified business income (QBI) deductions, continued 1031 like-kind exchanges, and enhanced SALT relief for real estate professionals and investors. For tax years 2026–2029, the SALT deduction limit rises 1% annually (2026: $40,400 single/$20,200 married filing separately; income threshold starts at $505,000). This supports independent contractors, small businesses, and relocation decisions in high-tax states.
Commercial Real Estate State Property Tax Updates and Deadlines for 2026
Multiple states are reforming commercial property taxes in 2026–2027 to ease business burdens and attract investment. Colorado reduces its commercial assessment ratio from 27% (2025) to 26% in 2026 and 25% in 2027; Kansas voters may approve a cap effective January 2027 for the 2026 tax cycle. These changes directly affect real estate holding costs and business relocation strategies.
Tax Policy Review: Key April 2026 Updates on Business and Real Estate
Treasury/IRS guidance implements OBBBA rules: businesses can withdraw prior Section 163(j) real property/farming/utility elections by October 15, 2026; Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZs) nominations begin for 2027 designations; a new remittance excise tax applies from January 1, 2026. These affect real estate investment, business interest deductibility, and cross-border operations.
Navigating the First Tax Season Under the OBBBA for Real Estate
OBBBA provides real estate-specific relief: taxable REIT subsidiary (TRS) asset limit rises from 20% to 25% for tax years after Dec. 31, 2025; business interest limitation shifts permanently to EBITDA basis after 2024; retroactive withdrawal of prior elections unlocks bonus depreciation. These changes enhance flexibility for real estate businesses and investors in 2026 filings.
More States Shift to Lower Flat Tax Rates Effective 2026
North Carolina’s flat tax drops to 3.99% for 2026 (already in place since 2014 but further reduced). Multiple states implement or accelerate flat-rate reforms to boost competitiveness, directly impacting business relocation, real estate investment decisions, and pass-through entity taxation.
BONUS: Comparison Between Tax Cut & Jobs Act vs Big Beautiful Bill
Key Difference / Benefit |
Avoids 2026 tax hike; long-term certainty |
Simpler filing, higher deduction forever |
Major win for small businesses & real estate investors |
Stronger, lasting incentive for equipment & improvements |
Better immediate write-offs for real estate & business assets |
Helps leveraged real estate investors deduct more interest |
Easier wealth transfer for family businesses & real estate |
More family relief than original TCJA |
New worker relief (especially service & construction sectors) |
Provides tax certainty and stronger investment incentives |
White House Summary of One Big Beautiful Bill:
Helpful Resources: Big Beautiful Bill Impact On Real Estate and Personal Tax
Permanent lower individual tax rates — TCJA brackets (10%-37%) made permanent, avoiding scheduled 2026 tax increases and boosting after-tax income.
Permanent 20% QBI deduction — Pass-through businesses (including many real estate investors) can continue deducting 20% of qualified income, with slightly expanded phase-in ranges.
Permanent 100% bonus depreciation — Businesses and real estate owners can immediately expense 100% of qualified property and improvements placed in service after Jan. 2025, improving cash flow.
Higher Section 179 expensing — Limit increased to $2.5 million (phase-out starts at $4 million), allowing faster write-offs for equipment and certain real estate improvements.
More generous business interest deductions — EBITDA-based limit restored and made permanent, helping leveraged real estate and businesses deduct more interest expense.
Higher standard deduction — Permanently extended and enhanced, simplifying filing and reducing taxable income for millions of individuals and small business owners.
Increased estate/gift tax exemption — Raised to ~$15 million per person (indexed), making it easier to transfer family businesses and real estate holdings tax-free.
No tax on tips & overtime (temporary) — Excludes qualifying tip and overtime income from federal tax for many service, hospitality, and construction workers.
Expanded Child Tax Credit & family relief — Credit increased and indexed in some cases, lowering taxes for households with children and freeing up funds for home buying or investing.
Better real estate investment incentives — Permanent QBI on rental income, full expensing for qualified improvements, and higher Section 179 support property owners and developers.
Joke Of The Day:
Why are taxes so calm? Because they’re always withholding emotions.
Moving Tip Of The Day:
Check state-specific deductions. States like California and New York may allow deductions under certain conditions.
Trivia Of The Day:
The average American spends 10–20 hours preparing taxes each year
Quote Of The Day:
“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” — Benjamin Franklin
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