Welcome to Breaking Ground, where two women from different backgrounds come together to talk all things commercial real estate without the boring jargon.We’re here to break it down, keep it real, and make CRE approachable for every listener. Whether you’re new to investing or scaling your portfolio, we bring real talk, real experience, and a whole lot of clarity.In today’s episode, hosts Kennya and Thao dive into one of the most misunderstood tax advantages in real estate:👉 How investors legally pay little to no taxes through depreciation.We’re joined by special guest Kyle Truong, an Enrolled Agent and founder of An Khang Services, a nationwide tax planning, insurance, and business advisory firm.Kyle isn’t just a tax preparer — he’s a strategist. He has helped hundreds of clients navigate the U.S. tax system and uses tax planning to help investors build long-term wealth. His gift is turning complicated IRS rules into practical strategies you can apply right away.💼 What You’ll Learn:The Magic of DepreciationWhat depreciation truly is and why the IRS allows it27.5-year (residential) vs 39-year (commercial) depreciationHow investors create “paper losses” while earning real cash flowBonus Depreciation & Cost SegregationHow cost segregation speeds up depreciationHow bonus depreciation allows significant first-year write-offsExample: Reclassifying $250K from a $1M propertyPros & cons of bonus depreciation and how it affects future yearsOffsetting Real Profits with Paper LossesHow investors can legally reduce taxable income to zeroWhy year-end buying can be a smart tax move2025 update: 100% bonus depreciation reinstated under OBBBAAudit Risk & How to Stay ProtectedRed flags like incorrect asset classification or aggressive bonus depreciationHow to document properly and avoid misstepsWhy following IRS guidelines mattersSection 179 & Advanced Depreciation ToolsWhen investors can use Section 179What improvements and equipment qualify2025 limits and phase-outsHow Section 179, bonus depreciation, and cost segregation work togetherThe Big TakeawayDepreciation isn’t just about wear and tear — it’s a wealth-building tax strategy.Savvy investors use depreciation, cost segregation, bonus depreciation, and Section 179 to keep more money while their properties grow in value.As Kyle puts it:“It’s not tax evasion, it’s tax education.”📬 Connect with UsKennya Sánchez, Commercial Real Estate AdvisorCell: 469-441-9871Email: kennya.sanchez@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/kennyadalysanchezThao Nguyen, Commercial Real Estate AdvisorCell: 206-458-5299Email: ThaoNguyenDFW@outlook.comFacebook: facebook.com/profile.php?...Kyle Truong, Enrolled Agent & Founder — An Khang ServicesAddress: 2408 W Walnut St, Garland, TX 75042Phone: 564-234-6868Email: info@ankhangservices.com