#612 Bonus Depreciation Explained: The Tax Strategy Everyone Gets Wrong

Are the tax benefits of bonus depreciation and real estate investing really as powerful as they’re advertised? In this episode, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen break down the truth behind the popular tax strategy that many investors believe will dramatically reduce their taxes. The reality may surprise you. Using real examples, they explain how depreciation, cost segregation, and passive losses actually work — and why many investors misunderstand how those losses can (or cannot) offset income from a business or W-2 job. You’ll learn the difference between passive and active losses, why many tax pitches exaggerate the benefits, and how strategies like the self-rental rule, material participation tests, and the short-term rental loophole can legitimately change the outcome. If you’re considering a real estate investment mainly for the tax benefits, this discussion will help you evaluate the opportunity the right way. Taxes can enhance a good investment — but they should never be the only reason to make one. Don’t forget to like,

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#612 Bonus Depreciation Explained: The Tax Strategy Everyone Gets Wrong is an episode from Main Street Business by Mark J Kohler and Mat Sorensen.

This episode is 44:11 long.

This episode was published on Mar 6, 2026.

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