The idea of owning real estate can be enticing, particularly when the land becomes a source of income. However, the reward of revenue comes with a number of associated costs: taxes, estate planning, and other red tape.

Brian Kempf, a principal in Rea’s Millersburg office, is particularly in tune with tax changes and the opportunities available to landowners. He joins us on unsuitable to identify the tactics that will help you maximize the value of your land, while minimizing your tax liability.

Getting to Know the CAUV: Current Agricultural Use Value

The CAUV applies to real estate taxes. If you own land that you use for farming commercial agriculture, you may be entitled to a reduced rate for your real estate taxes. So, rather than being taxed for the greatest use of your land, you can be taxed at an agricultural use – and this may end up saving you anywhere from 50-75% on your real estate taxes.

If you want to get the most out of your land, listen to learn:

• Whether your land qualifies for reduced real estate taxes due to agricultural use.
• How to take advantage of potential tax benefits and write offs for landowners.
• What you should consider for estate planning.

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