Holmes & Associates, CPAs

What Real Estate Investors Can Do Before Year-End

If you’re a real estate investor in LA or Long Beach, here’s what to do before December:

✅ Harvest losses where appropriate
✅ Secure documentation for repairs vs. improvements
✅ Revisit depreciation schedules
✅ Review 2025 projections

Don't just file. Strategize.

📞 Call 562-495-3331 or visit https://www.holmescpa.com/contact to schedule your free consult today!

Don’t Overpay the “Ignorance Tax”

Not knowing the latest tax changes could cost you.

🧾 Common mistakes we see:

💸Missing out on new deductions (tips, R&D, senior exemptions)
🧾Using outdated accounting systems
🏗️Not reviewing business structures annually

We're here to help you make smarter financial decisions, not just file returns.

📞 Call 562-495-3331 or visit https://www.holmescpa.com/contact to schedule your free consult today!

Real Estate CPAs Know... Taxes Don't End at the Closing Table

Whether you're flipping properties, managing rentals, or 1031 exchanging, your tax strategy needs to keep up.

📌 Our real estate clients trust us with:

Rental property depreciation
Passive vs. active income treatment
Multi-state filings

📍 Based in Long Beach, serving real estate clients throughout LA.

Book your free tax consult today https://www.holmescpa.com/contact

Families with Trusts — Be Ready for 2026

Did you know the estate tax exemption drops in 2026? If your estate is above $7M, now’s the time to prepare.

✅ Review trust structures

✅ Update gifting strategies

✅ Avoid avoidable tax liabilities

We offer estate and trust tax preparation services with white-glove support.

📍 Estate CPAs serving Long Beach & Los Angeles. 🔗 Schedule your strategy session now: https://www.holmescpa.com/contact

Client Question of the Week — “When Should I Start Tax Planning?”

Answer: Right now.

Waiting until February is like studying for finals the night before.

✅ September & October planning = bigger savings

✅ Time to adjust strategy before the year closes

✅ Reduce surprises in April

Holmes & Associates offers proactive planning for business owners, real estate investors, and high-net-worth families.

📍 Let’s talk tax now — not when it’s too late. 🔗 Schedule your strategy session now: https://www.holmescpa.com/contact

Tax Law Changes Mean It's Time to Review Your Business Structure

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) made the 20% pass-through deduction permanent — great news for LLCs and S-Corps.

But not every structure is treated equally.

✅ Are you still using the right entity for your goals?
✅ Do you have multiple income streams or partners?

We can help you make sense of it — before year-end filing deadlines hit.

📍 Serving business owners across Southern California. 🔗 Schedule your strategy session now: https://www.holmescpa.com/

Real Estate CPA Tip — Leverage Bonus Depreciation Before It Phases Out

Real estate investors: 2025 is one of your last chances to benefit from enhanced bonus depreciation.

💡 Did you know you can deduct large portions of your investment property faster?

Pairing bonus depreciation with a cost segregation study can create serious tax savings.

📍 Holmes & Associates specializes in real estate CPA services in Los Angeles and Long Beach.

Let’s optimize your return. 🔗 Schedule your strategy session now: https://www.holmescpa.com/contact

Mid-Year Tax Checkup: Are You Missing Deductions?

📅 September is prime time to revisit your tax strategy before year-end.

✅ Adjust your estimated payments
✅ Review your business deductions
✅ Prep for entity-specific opportunities in 2025

Don't wait until December to uncover missed opportunities. A simple review could save you thousands.

🔗 Schedule your strategy session now: https://www.holmescpa.com/contact

📍 Long Beach CPA | Trusted tax advisors for SoCal businesses

Tax Planning for 2025 Starts Now

Don’t wait until tax season! From new deductions to updated phase-out rules, your 2025 return will look different — and early planning can save you thousands.

Learn more 👉 What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Means for Your Taxes in 2025 and Beyond: https://www.holmescpa.com/blog/2025/7/28/what-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-act-means-for-your-taxes-in-2025-and-beyond

Want to learn more about our and services? Visit https://www.holmescpa.com/contact or call us at 562-495-3331 to book your free consultation today!

Professional Firms: Is Your Entity Structure Still Serving You?

Law firms, consultants, and agencies — with the tax law changes, it may be time to reevaluate your structure. S-Corp? Partnership? Sole Prop? Let’s look at the pros and cons.

🔗 New on the blog: What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Means for Your Taxes in 2025 and Beyond https://www.holmescpa.com/blog/2025/7/28/what-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-act-means-for-your-taxes-in-2025-and-beyond

Want to learn more about our and services? Visit https://www.holmescpa.com/contact or call us at 562-495-3331 to book your free consultation today!

New Business Deduction Rules: Tips & Overtime Are Now In Play

The new tax law includes deductions for employee tips and overtime — but only for certain industries.

Hospitality, trades, and service businesses: this one’s for you.

🔗 Read What the One Big Beautiful Act Means for Your Taxes In 2025 and Beyond: https://www.holmescpa.com/blog/2025/7/28/what-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-act-means-for-your-taxes-in-2025-and-beyond

Want to learn more about our and services? Visit https://www.holmescpa.com/ or call us at 562-495-3331 to book your free consultation today!

Is Your Accounting System Holding You Back?

If your books are hard to access, error-prone, or require too many manual workarounds, it might be time for a change.

📉 Missed deductions
⏳ Slower reporting
📈 Lost efficiency

🔗 Read: Is It Time to Upgrade Your Accounting System? Signs to Look For https://www.holmescpa.com/blog/2025/8/13/is-it-time-to-upgrade-your-accounting-system-signs-to-look-for

Want to learn more about our and services? Visit https://www.holmescpa.com/ or call us at 562-495-3331 to book your free consultation today!