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TaxesJun 3, 2026·4 min read

K-1 Season Survival Guide for Alternative Investors

K-1s arrive late, come in waves, and routinely delay your tax filing. Here's a systematic approach to tracking them across a portfolio of syndications, private equity funds, and private credit investments — and what to do when they don't show up.

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TaxesJun 24, 2026·7 min read

Depreciation and the Paper Loss — How Real Estate Syndications Reduce Your Tax Bill

One of the most powerful — and misunderstood — benefits of real estate syndication investing is the ability to generate paper losses that offset real income. Here's how depreciation works, why your K-1 might show a loss while you're receiving cash distributions, and what to do with those losses.

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TaxesApr 15, 2026·6 min read

What Your CPA Needs From You — and When — for Alternative Investment Tax Season

K-1s are late, your CPA is waiting, and you're not sure what you actually need to hand over. Here's how to be the client your accountant appreciates — and what to ask before assuming your CPA has handled alternative investments before.