In this episode of Keep’n It Real-T, hosts Martha Smith and Natalia Pierantoni sit down with tax strategist Ebe Collado of Taxpros Financial, to break down the most common real estate tax questions homeowners and business owners face during tax season.

We cover what documents you need before filing, how real estate impacts your taxes, depreciation basics, homestead exemptions, capital gains, 1031 exchanges, and the biggest tax myths that confuse homeowners every year. Whether this is your first time filing taxes with a home, or you’re a realtor or self-employed business owner trying to avoid costly mistakes, this conversation will help you feel more confident going into tax season. 🎯

In this episode, we discuss: ✔️ Why tax season feels stressful for homeowners and business owners ✔️ How buying a home affects your taxes ✔️ What documents homeowners need to file taxes ✔️ Depreciation explained in simple terms ✔️ Homestead exemptions and common property tax mistakes ✔️ Capital gains taxes when selling a home ✔️ 1031 exchanges explained simply ✔️ What the IRS automatically reports (and what they don’t) ✔️ Common tax myths (true or false) ✔️ When to file an extension and when to ask for professional help This episode is especially helpful if you: Bought a home in the last year Sold a home and are worried about capital gains Are a realtor or self-employed business owner Feel overwhelmed or unsure about taxes 🎧

Podcast: Keep’n It Real-T 🎤 Hosts: Martha Smith & Natalia Pierantoni 🎙️ Guest: Tax Specialist, Ebe Collado, Taxpros Financial 📅 Air Date: Jan. 27, 2026

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