Listen "Ep 238: Turning Taxes Into Real Estate: How to Invest in Historic Properties Using Your Federal Tax Liability"
Episode Synopsis
🏛️ Episode OverviewIn this episode of The Weekly Wealth Podcast, host David Chudyk, CFP®, sits down with Gordon Short of GBX Group to explore an incredible — and legal — tax strategy that allows high-income earners to use their federal tax liability to invest in historic real estate.If you’ve ever wondered whether your tax dollars could do something more — like restore America’s historic architecture and generate potential returns — this episode is for you.🎥 Watch the full webinar (with slides and visuals):👉 https://youtu.be/jvJedhcmAxs?si=p9Eq-Rqwe1cPjysY💡 What You’ll LearnThe History Behind Historic Preservation Incentives:How the destruction of New York’s Penn Station inspired the 1976 creation of federal programs to preserve historic architecture.The Federal Historic Preservation Easement Program:What it is, how it works, and how it’s administered jointly by the IRS and National Park Service under Internal Revenue Code §170(h).GBX Group’s Unique Approach:How GBX identifies, acquires, and rehabilitates historic buildings using investor funds — helping to save American landmarks while offering tax-efficient opportunities.Tax Strategy Deep Dive:How investing in GBX can yield a $2.45 charitable deduction for every $1 investedWhy this strategy is typically suited for high earners in the 37% tax bracketThe 50% AGI limitation and how it impacts eligibilityReal-world examples showing federal and South Carolina tax savingsEconomic and Community Impact:See how restored buildings like the Municipal Light Plant in Columbus, OH and the YWCA in Nashville, TN have revitalized downtown areas and created jobs.Returns and Real Estate Benefits:How investors can receive both tax deductions and real-estate-based distributions, typically with a five-year hold period and targeted returns.🧮 Real-World ExampleA taxpayer expecting to owe $100,000 in federal taxes can instead invest that amount with GBX Group.That $100,000 can generate a $245,000 charitable deductionProducing an immediate tax benefit of ~$90,650 (at the 37% bracket)Plus, potential cash distributions and long-term returns from the underlying real estateFor qualifying investors in states like South Carolina, the state tax deduction adds even more value.🏗️ Why It MattersThis episode demonstrates how strategic, congressionally sanctioned tax planning can redirect tax dollars toward socially responsible projects — all while aligning with financial goals and preserving America’s historic landmarks.👤 About the...
More episodes of the podcast The Weekly Wealth Podcast
Ep 245: 26 Big Decisions for Wealth Growth
05/12/2025
Ep 244: Thankfullness
27/11/2025
Ep 242: Boosting Business Valuation for Sale
14/11/2025
Ep 241: The Biggest Wealth Tool: You?
07/11/2025
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.