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Bookkeeping, Taxes & Payroll for Investing Businesses

Real-estate investors and active traders need entity strategy, clean cost-basis records, and tax planning that happens before December — not after.

Why Your Books Are Different

The Investing Money Challenges We See Every Week

Entity structure matters

LLC, S-corp, partnership — the right structure for your portfolio changes liability and your tax bill.

Cost basis & improvements

Every property needs a clean record of basis, improvements, and depreciation — or you'll overpay when you sell.

Passive vs. active income

The IRS treats rental income, flips, and trading differently. Classification drives what you owe.

Deductions Checklist

What Investing Businesses Commonly Deduct

Every legitimate deduction you're entitled to — captured, documented, and defended. Here's where we look first:

  • Depreciation on rental properties
  • Mortgage interest & property taxes
  • Repairs vs. improvements (classified correctly)
  • Property management & professional fees
  • Travel to properties
  • Home office %
  • Education & advisory fees

How Relevate helps investing businesses

  • Monthly bookkeeping — categorized, reconciled, and job-aware
  • Tax preparation & planning — business and personal, filed right
  • Sales tax — calculated, filed, and paid on schedule
  • Payroll — your team paid correctly, every time
  • English y Español — full service in your language
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Common Questions

Investing Owners Ask Us

Should my rentals be in an LLC?

Often yes for liability, but the tax picture depends on your situation. We'll walk through it in plain language — this is education, not legal advice, and we coordinate with your attorney.

What's the difference between a repair and an improvement?

Repairs deduct now; improvements depreciate over years. The classification is nuanced and worth real money — we document each one.

Can you handle my K-1s and multiple entities?

Yes — multi-entity returns, K-1s, and coordinated filings are core to our tax practice.

This guide is general education, not individualized tax or legal advice — your situation is unique, which is exactly why the first call is free.

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