REPS Time Blog
Expert insights on Real Estate Professional Status, tax strategies, and time tracking tips for savvy investors.
Can Passive Losses from REPS Carry Forward to Future Tax Years?
Suspended passive losses don't disappear when you qualify as a real estate professional. Here's exactly how they carry forward, when they unlock, and how to use them strategically.
REPS as a Real Estate Agent: What Hours to Track and How They Count
Real estate agents already spend their days in a qualifying real property trade or business. Here is exactly which hours count toward REPS, which do not, and how to track them so the IRS cannot argue.
The IRS-Compliant Time Tracking Report for a REPS Audit
A daily log is the input. The audit report is what you actually hand the IRS. Here is what an IRS-compliant REPS time tracking report has to contain, section by section.
The Best Time-Tracking Workflow for Multi-Property Landlords
Tracking REPS hours across one rental is easy. Across eight, it falls apart without a system. Here is the per-property workflow that keeps a portfolio audit-ready.
Can You Use Calendar App Entries as IRS Proof of REPS Hours?
Calendar apps can support your REPS hours documentation, but courts have repeatedly rejected logs that lack specificity. Here is exactly what your entries need to include to hold up.
Calendar Sync for REPS Hour Tracking: Setup, Workflow, and Pricing
How calendar sync turns the meetings and site visits already on your calendar into logged REPS hours, the best workflow for using it, and what premium time tracking with calendar sync actually costs.