The Holy Grail of Zero Tax: How Real Estate Wipes Out Your W2 Taxes

In previous episodes, we learned how Cost Segregation creates massive "paper losses." But if you have a high-income W-2 job, the IRS has a nasty surprise for you: the Passive Activity Loss rules. They lock those deductions in a box, preventing you from lowering your income tax. Unless... you have the master key.

In this episode of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell reveals the "Holy Grail" of tax architecture: Real Estate Professional Status (REPS). We break down exactly how this designation allows you to use rental depreciation to legally wipe out taxes on your active salary.

Tune in to learn:

• The "Passive Bucket" Trap: Why high earners usually can't use real estate losses to lower their W-2 tax bill.
• The Two-Part Test: The exact hourly requirements (750 hours + 51% rule) you must meet to qualify as a Pro.
• The "Spousal Super-Play": How a surgeon married to a property manager can legally pay $0 in federal income tax.
• Material Participation: The 7 specific tests the IRS uses to make sure you aren't faking it (and why "researching on Zillow" doesn't count).
• The Audit Shield: How to keep a time log that withstands IRS scrutiny.

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