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2025 Commercial Real Estate Forecast: Cautious Optimism as the Industry Looks Ahead
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Lowering Your Effective Tax Rate in 2026: Real Estate Strategies for Owner-Operators

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Smart Financial and Tax Strategies for Real Estate Growth
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April 28, 2026
Smart Financial and Tax Strategies for Real Estate Growth
  • Real Estate
  • Business Tax, Specialized Tax
April 28, 2026
Smart Financial and Tax Strategies for Real Estate Growth

Explore financial, tax, and portfolio strategies that help middle-market real estate firms turn market insights into smart growth.

  • Real Estate
  • Business Tax, Specialized Tax
Commercial Real Estate State Property Tax Updates and Deadlines
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April 09, 2026
Commercial Real Estate State Property Tax Updates and Deadlines
  • Real Estate
  • Accounting, State & Local Tax, Tax
April 09, 2026
Commercial Real Estate State Property Tax Updates and Deadlines

Staying informed and proactive is critical for property owners seeking to optimize their tax strategy and avoid unexpected liabilities.

  • Real Estate
  • Accounting, State & Local Tax, Tax
Structuring Real Estate Partnerships and Funds for Success
Article
April 02, 2026
Structuring Real Estate Partnerships and Funds for Success
  • Real Estate
  • Tax
April 02, 2026
Structuring Real Estate Partnerships and Funds for Success

Discover how the right real estate entity structure reduces risk, improves investor returns, and supports long-term deal success.

  • Real Estate
  • Tax
From Frustration to Efficiency: How CBIZ Transformed HR and Payroll
Case Study
March 26, 2026
From Frustration to Efficiency: How CBIZ Transformed HR and Payroll
  • Real Estate
  • Benefits, Human Capital Management
March 26, 2026
From Frustration to Efficiency: How CBIZ Transformed HR and Payroll

See how a 1,000-employee real estate firm unified HR and payroll with CBIZ – one HCM platform, custom reporting, dedicated support, and significant cost savings.

  • Real Estate
  • Benefits, Human Capital Management
Confidence Isn’t a Strategy: Real Estate Growth Insights
Article
March 17, 2026
Confidence Isn’t a Strategy: Real Estate Growth Insights
  • Real Estate
  • Specialized Tax
March 17, 2026
Confidence Isn’t a Strategy: Real Estate Growth Insights

Turn confidence into measurable results: middle-market real estate leaders can leverage tax, portfolio, and growth strategies for smarter decisions.

  • Real Estate
  • Specialized Tax
Closing Significant Coverage Gaps for a Real Estate Investment Company
Case Study
March 17, 2026
Closing Significant Coverage Gaps for a Real Estate Investment Company
  • Real Estate
  • Insurance, Risk Management Services
March 17, 2026
Closing Significant Coverage Gaps for a Real Estate Investment Company

CBIZ found a $10M recapitalization risk and closed coverage gaps for a multistate apartment portfolio, protecting investors and supporting growth.

  • Real Estate
  • Insurance, Risk Management Services
IRS Notice 2026-11: 100% Bonus Depreciation for Real Estate
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March 12, 2026
IRS Notice 2026-11: 100% Bonus Depreciation for Real Estate
  • Real Estate
  • Business Tax, Specialized Tax
March 12, 2026
IRS Notice 2026-11: 100% Bonus Depreciation for Real Estate

IRS Notice 2026-11 clarifies the rules for 100% bonus depreciation. Learn how real estate investors can maximize deductions and tax planning opportunities.

  • Real Estate
  • Business Tax, Specialized Tax
1031 Exchange Expenses: How to Avoid Taxable Boot in CRE Deals
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February 24, 2026
1031 Exchange Expenses: How to Avoid Taxable Boot in CRE Deals
  • Real Estate
  • Business Tax, Specialized Tax
February 24, 2026
1031 Exchange Expenses: How to Avoid Taxable Boot in CRE Deals

Learn how to successfully navigate 1031 exchanges, avoid taxable boot, and protect your clients’ equity with strategies that maximize tax-deferral benefits in real estate transactions.

  • Real Estate
  • Business Tax, Specialized Tax
Stronger Systems, Improved Outcomes: IT Transformation
Case Study
February 18, 2026
Stronger Systems, Improved Outcomes: IT Transformation
  • Real Estate
  • Managed IT Services, Technology
February 18, 2026
Stronger Systems, Improved Outcomes: IT Transformation

CBIZ delivered cloud-first modernization with Azure and Intune, reducing IT overhead while improving scalability, security, and user experience.

  • Real Estate
  • Managed IT Services, Technology
New York City Short-Term Rentals and Hotel Taxes: What Owners Should Know
Article
February 17, 2026
New York City Short-Term Rentals and Hotel Taxes: What Owners Should Know
  • Real Estate
  • Business Tax, Specialized Tax
February 17, 2026
New York City Short-Term Rentals and Hotel Taxes: What Owners Should Know

Learn how a recent New York City tax ruling affects short-term rentals and when apartment stays can trigger hotel taxes for real estate owners.

  • Real Estate
  • Business Tax, Specialized Tax
Opportunity Zones 2.0: What Real Estate Professionals Should Know
Article
February 03, 2026
Opportunity Zones 2.0: What Real Estate Professionals Should Know
  • Real Estate
  • Business Tax, Specialized Tax
February 03, 2026
Opportunity Zones 2.0: What Real Estate Professionals Should Know

Opportunity Zones 2.0 introduces permanent incentives, extended deferrals, and reporting updates. Learn more about OZ 2.0 tax benefits.

  • Real Estate
  • Business Tax, Specialized Tax
Charging Ahead: IRS Ruling Clarifies How REITs Can Monetize Storage Amenities Without Jeopardizing Qualification
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January 27, 2026
Charging Ahead: IRS Ruling Clarifies How REITs Can Monetize Storage Amenities Without Jeopardizing Qualification
  • Real Estate
  • Business Tax, Specialized Tax, Tax
January 27, 2026
Charging Ahead: IRS Ruling Clarifies How REITs Can Monetize Storage Amenities Without Jeopardizing Qualification

A new IRS ruling clarifies how storage REITs can offer EV charging and amenities while maintaining qualifying income and REIT compliance.

  • Real Estate
  • Business Tax, Specialized Tax, Tax
Office-to-Residential Conversion Strategies for CRE Leaders
Article
January 20, 2026
Office-to-Residential Conversion Strategies for CRE Leaders
  • Real Estate
  • Business Tax, Specialized Tax
January 20, 2026
Office-to-Residential Conversion Strategies for CRE Leaders

Discover strategies for converting offices to residential use, maximizing returns and tax benefits with guidance from real estate tax advisors.

  • Real Estate
  • Business Tax, Specialized Tax
2026 Real Estate Tax Opportunities for Investors and Property Owners
Article
January 14, 2026
2026 Real Estate Tax Opportunities for Investors and Property Owners
  • Real Estate
  • Business Tax, Specialized Tax, Tax
January 14, 2026
2026 Real Estate Tax Opportunities for Investors and Property Owners

New federal tax changes offer real estate investors major opportunities in 2026, including bonus depreciation, opportunity zone incentives and new property deductions.

  • Real Estate
  • Business Tax, Specialized Tax, Tax
Maximizing CRE Cash Flow with Cost Segregation Studies
Article
January 06, 2026
Maximizing CRE Cash Flow with Cost Segregation Studies
  • Real Estate
  • Business Tax, Specialized Tax, Tax
January 06, 2026
Maximizing CRE Cash Flow with Cost Segregation Studies

Increase cash flow and tax savings for commercial real estate with a cost segregation study and bonus depreciation under new OBBBA rules.

  • Real Estate
  • Business Tax, Specialized Tax, Tax

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