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Stay informed with our latest articles on tax-advantaged investing, alternative investment strategies, and wealth management insights for accredited investors in Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and nationwide.

Our knowledge center breaks down the strategies accredited investors use to manage tax on large capital gains and income events — from property sales and business exits to stock liquidations. Each article is written in plain language, focuses on how a strategy works and where it fits, and is designed to be read alongside your CPA and attorney rather than in place of them.

Topics we cover include 1031 exchanges and Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs), Opportunity Zone funds, Intangible Drilling Cost (IDC) programs, tax-loss harvesting, and development deals paired with Roth conversion strategies. Because Texas has no state income tax, many of these strategies carry an added advantage for Texas-based investors — start with how much capital gains tax is in Texas (state rate 0%; the federal bill still applies), then the 1031 calculator if you are modeling a deferral.

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November 3, 2026 8 min read

Step-Up in Basis: How Inherited Property Is Taxed and What Does Not Qualify

How the step-up in basis under Section 1014 works, how it treats depreciation and deferred 1031 gain, why community property matters in Texas, and which assets do not qualify.

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October 27, 2026 9 min read

The Intangible Drilling Cost (IDC) Deduction: How It Works, Who It Fits, and the Risks

An educational guide to the intangible drilling cost (IDC) tax deduction: what IDCs are, the IRC §263(c) election, the working-interest exception to the passive loss rules, AMT, recapture on a sale, and the risks of oil and gas investing.

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July 6, 2026 8 min read

How Much Does a 1031 Exchange Cost? Fees, Who Pays What & When It's Worth It

What a 1031 exchange costs: qualified intermediary fees by exchange type, closing costs exchange funds can pay, and when the cost may not be worth it.

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July 4, 2026 6 min read

5 Tax Strategies for Accredited Investors in 2026

An overview of five tax-efficient investment strategies available to accredited investors — from 1031 exchanges to opportunity zones and beyond.

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July 4, 2026 10 min read

Texas Capital Gains Tax: Rate & Calculator

How much is capital gains tax in Texas? The state rate is 0%. Federal long-term rates are 0%, 15%, or 20%, plus 3.8% NIIT and recapture. Run the calculator.

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July 4, 2026 8 min read

The 1031 Exchange Timeline: What Every Investor Needs to Know

A detailed walkthrough of 1031 exchange deadlines, from Day 0 to Day 180, and what happens at each critical stage of the exchange process.

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