#278 - How to Use Accelerated Depreciation to Save Thousands on Taxes - Dawn Polin

2025-06-11

Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who helps rental property investors unlock huge tax savings through accelerated depreciation. Dawn Polin is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over 20 years of experience, including managing the cost segregation practice at a large CPA firm. Today, she’s the Managing Director of Rental Property Refund, a platform that simplifies and automates accelerated depreciation studies so everyday investors can take full advantage of this powerful tax strategy. Listen as sh...

Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who helps rental property investors unlock huge tax savings through accelerated depreciation.

Dawn Polin is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over 20 years of experience, including managing the cost segregation practice at a large CPA firm.

Today, she’s the Managing Director of Rental Property Refund, a platform that simplifies and automates accelerated depreciation studies so everyday investors can take full advantage of this powerful tax strategy.

Listen as she explains what cost segregation is, how this strategy can dramatically reduce your tax burden and even offset W-2 income, and what’s on the horizon for bonus depreciation laws.

Enjoy the show!

Key Takeaways:

[00:00] Introducing Dawn Polin and her background

[01:33] Dawn's background and her journey into tax strategy

[02:08] What is Cost Segregation and why does it matter?

[03:23] The step-by-step cost segregation process

[06:45] Strategies people use to offset asset depreciation

[08:25] The difference between short-term and long-term rentals

[09:44] Long-term rentals are going to be passive

[12:50] Streamlining with rental property refund

[14:42] Common mistakes real estate investors make

Guest Links / Special Links:

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Website: https://rentalpropertyrefund.com/

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