Matt Bontrager

Are You Claiming All Your Mortgage Interest Deductions?

If you itemize your taxes, your mortgage interest could be a major deduction. Here’s what to remember:

🏡 Include interest from non-traditional lenders.

🏡 Points paid and mortgage insurance premiums may also qualify.

🏡 The deduction is capped at interest on $750,000 of the mortgage.

Maximizing deductions means keeping more money in your pocket.

DM me “Advisor” if you need help sorting through your forms!

The family you’ve given us is what I am most grateful for in this life. It’s all we will ever need, our circus. You’re the nucleus to our family and I always have your back. Thank you mama bear, Happy Mother’s Day! ♥️

8 years married, 3 kids, and a whole lot of memories. We’re kicking ass and I love you for it! Happy Anniversary my love! ♥️

Recently had a full-blown IRS audit… and we passed ✅

The #1 reason? DOCUMENTATION.

Every file, every receipt, every form was ready.

👉 If you’re a real estate investor or entrepreneur, don’t wait until you’re under the microscope.
    •    Use clear naming conventions
    •    Keep your 1099s clean and correctly matched
    •    Stay audit-ready at all times

Being organized saved me. Let it save you too. DM me “TAX” and my team and I can help you get organized

Thought I would hop on the bandwagon here…

The IRS just swept the bracket—undefeated every season. 🏀💸

No Cinderella stories here, just your tax bill making a deep tournament run.

Drop the emoji of how much you are owing this year👇🏼👇🏼

This flight just got interesting…where are you sitting??

Landlords, don’t mess this up! 🚨

When reporting rental income, always list the full amount paid by the tenant—not just what you received after fees. Then, deduct management fees separately to avoid tax issues.

Doing it the wrong way? That’s an easy audit trigger. DM “ADVISOR” if you need help!

Can you 1031 into a new build? Yes—but there are rules. ⚠️

If you’re looking to roll your investment into a new construction project using a 1031 exchange, here’s what you need to know:

✅ You must identify the new build within 45 days

✅ The exchange must be completed within 180 days

✅ A qualified intermediary must facilitate the process

✅ The new build must be “like-kind” to the original property

✅ If construction isn’t complete, a construction exchange can be used

Missing a step could trigger taxes. DM me “ADVISOR” if you need help structuring your exchange the right way. 📩