Disclaimer: This blog post was created to provide information on possible deductions. Always consult your tax professional when filing. 

It’s tax season – and you know what that means… time to organize all those receipts and make sure you’re maximizing your deductions. As a real estate business owner, you have the opportunity to claim dozens of items as business expenses.

Rule of thumb: to qualify as a deduction, your expense must meet these three criteria:

• It must be ordinary and necessary
• It must be directly related to your business
• It must be reasonable in amount
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Here are 7 of the most commonly missed real estate tax deductions:

Running your own company is a big job, and at some point in your career, you will probably need some help. So how do you find an A-List right-hand man or woman to be your real estate assistant?

There are so many rules and regulations you must know and follow to avoid potential legal issues that it can be overwhelming. The risk of facing litigation is only exacerbated by The Fair Housing Act – a set of laws put into place to protect renters and buyers from housing discrimination. Unfortunately, accidentally violating the act is easier than you might realize. In fact, a seemingly harmless question can be prosecutable in the eyes of the law. 

Follow these 4 simple steps to protect yourself:

Have you ever paused to think about what your real estate email address says to your leads and potential clients? Like it or not, people will judge you based on what provider you use, what name you use and so on. Consider the following to make sure you’re sending the right message.

1. If you use AOL or Hotmail…

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