Mortgage and Real Estate Taxation

07 Oct

Mortgage and Real Estate Taxation

Mortgage and Real Estate Taxation

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM)

KCRAR - Leawood Office, Leawood, Kansas CE, KCRAR, Leawood

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(Course is approved for 3 hours Elective CE credit in KS and MO.) 

In this course, we’ll discuss real life examples of how you can help your clients evaluate their real estate options in a way that’s fully compliant with federal tax laws and regulations. Here’s what you will learn: 
  • How the mortgage interest deduction works on primary homes and vacation homes, and how this impacts the client’s mortgage and real estate strategy
  • How recent changes to the standard deduction and SALT deductions impact first- time homebuyers and move-up homebuyers
  • How to make better use of the primary residence exclusion to the capital gains tax
  • How the 3.8% investment tax works, who needs to pay it and when it needs to be paid
  • How the capital gains tax works when people convert their primary home into a rental property and vice versa
  • How rental income, depreciation, capital gains, and capital losses are taxed on investment properties
  • How the gift tax works, who needs to pay it and when it needs to be paid
  • How to make better use of the annual and lifetime exclusions to the gift tax when clients use gift money for a down payment
  • How tax basis works and why it matters
Attendance: There is no "late arrival window" for CE classes. Late arrivals will be permitted to attend the class, however, will not receive CE credit.Electronics: iPads and other electronic tablets are permitted for note taking purposes only. Please remember that “no-shows” without prior notice will incur a no-show fee of $30.

KCRAR - Leawood Office - Large Classroom
KCRAR - Leawood Office (Large Classroom)
11150 Overbrook Rd.
Leawood, KS 66211

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McMahon, Audra
Audra McMahon is a Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist and Certified Divorce Lending Professional at Fairway Mortgage with 18 years of mortgage experience.


Audra McMahon is a Kansas City native who attended Notre Dame de Sion High School and earned her bachelor’s degree at the University of Kansas. Audra entered the banking industry in 2002 and transitioned to an emphasis in lending in 2004.
 
When she isn’t helping people enhance their personal mortgage scenarios, Audra enjoys spending time with her friends and family, including her daughter and two dogs. Her hobbies include walking, yoga, reading, and volunteering, plus Audra is an active participant in the communities surrounding the Greater Kansas City Area.