Tax Issues

IRS tax code Section 179 allows you to deduct the purchase or lease price of self-storage technology (hardware and software) that is paid for or financed during 2014. To qualify for the deduction, your equipment must in operation by Dec. 31, so if...

Self-storage operators have to work hard to ensure they have enough money saved when it comes time to retire. Establishing a 401(k) plan can not only help you save for the future, it can offer significant tax breaks.

You know what they say about death and taxes. With Tax Day approaching on April 15, self-storage operators are diligently working to find savings wherever possible. Here's some advice to make sure you end up in the black rather than the red.

New tax regulations that went into effect on Jan. 1 have a number of safe harbors self-storage owners can use to deduct some maintenance. Learn how to accelerate depreciation on you facilitys improvements using a cost-segregation study.

When it comes to property taxes, self-storage owners expect to be treated in a fair, accurate and equitable manner. Here are three ways for owners to spot errors, inaccuracies and inequities in their self-storage property taxes.

The Canada self-storage industry has entered some very new operational, financial and legal territory this year. From court action to taxes to TV appearances and more, here's insight from the Canadian Self Storage Association about local...