AUT22SS05. Gear Up for Tax Savings: What Dealership Professionals Must Understand for 2022, presented by Capstan

The aftereffects of the Covid pandemic are still being felt by auto dealerships, and everyone is looking to improve cash flow. Many dealers are propping up the bottom line by decreasing their real estate tax burden. This session will explore a variety of tax savings strategies that fully leverage current legislation, and the significance of strategic timing will be discussed. Cost segregation, bonus depreciation, Section 179 expensing, and several other strategies will be reviewed, with a focus on the interplay between strategies. Several real-life examples will be presented to indicate the scope of potential savings.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify how strategies like Section 179 Expensing, Bonus Depreciation, the Tangible Property Regulations (TPRs) and Energy Incentives all contribute to a comprehensive dealership real estate tax strategy.
• Recognize that project timing is crucial to maximize savings as bonus rates begin to decline, and understand how to avoid crossing into the next calendar year whenever possible.