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Tax Strategy

The mechanics of the short-term rental tax strategy, and how the bonus depreciation schedule changed underneath it between 2021 and 2026. 56 articles, from 2021 to today.

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2026 9

Suspended Passive Losses and How They Release Jul 13
The Complete Guide to STR Tax Savings for High-Income Earners Jun 22
The STR Tax Planning Calendar Jun 15
STR Tax Documentation That Holds Up Jun 11
Bonus Depreciation for Short-Term Rentals in 2026 May 14
The Seven Day Rule in 2026 Feb 23
Material Participation on a Short-Term Rental in 2026 Feb 12
Cost Segregation on a Short-Term Rental in 2026 Jan 26
Bonus Depreciation for Short-Term Rentals in 2026 Jan 15

2025 12

Personal Use Days and Your Short-Term Rental Dec 15
STR Tax Strategy vs Real Estate Professional Status Nov 24
Long Hold Strategy and Basis Planning Nov 20
State Tax Conformity and Your Short-Term Rental Sep 4
Spousal Hours and Material Participation Aug 25
Short-Term Rental Tax Deductions Aug 11
The QBI Deduction and Short-Term Rentals May 19
The Seven Day Rule in 2025 Apr 17
Material Participation on a Short-Term Rental in 2025 Mar 27
Cost Segregation on a Short-Term Rental in 2025 Mar 13
Bonus Depreciation for Short-Term Rentals in 2025 Jan 30
Material Participation for Short-Term Rental Owners Jan 6

2024 9

Look-Back Cost Segregation Studies Dec 30
The Seven Day Rule in 2024 Jun 6
Depreciation Recapture on a Short-Term Rental May 30
Cost Segregation for Airbnb Properties: The Tax Strategy You're Missing May 13
Material Participation on a Short-Term Rental in 2024 May 6
How to Choose a Cost Segregation Firm Apr 18
Cost Segregation on a Short-Term Rental in 2024 Apr 15
Bonus Depreciation for Short-Term Rentals in 2024 Feb 22
The 14-Day Home Rental Rule Explained Jan 25

2023 8

Do Short-Term Rentals Owe Self-Employment Tax? Dec 4
Airbnb Income Reporting and Platform Tax Forms Jul 27
The 7-Day Rule Explained: How STR Losses Offset W-2 Income Jul 20
1031 Exchange for Short-Term Rentals Jun 29
The Seven Day Rule in 2023 Apr 17
Material Participation on a Short-Term Rental in 2023 Mar 27
Cost Segregation on a Short-Term Rental in 2023 Mar 13
Bonus Depreciation for Short-Term Rentals in 2023 Feb 27

2022 9

Buying in December Versus January Oct 20
How Furnishing Costs Are Treated for Tax Sep 22
Lodging Tax Compliance Without the Surprises Jul 28
The Refund Loop: How Clients Buy the Second Property May 5
The Seven Day Rule in 2022 Apr 18
Material Participation on a Short-Term Rental in 2022 Mar 28
Cost Segregation on a Short-Term Rental in 2022 Mar 14
Bonus Depreciation for Short-Term Rentals in 2022 Feb 28
Entity Structure for a Short-Term Rental Jan 27

2021 9

When the STR Tax Strategy Is Not Right For You Nov 25
What Your CPA Actually Needs From You Oct 4
Cost Segregation and How Long You Plan to Hold Jul 29
Building a Participation Log That Holds Up Apr 22
The Seven Day Rule in 2021 Apr 19
Material Participation on a Short-Term Rental in 2021 Mar 29
Cost Segregation on a Short-Term Rental in 2021 Mar 15
Bonus Depreciation for Short-Term Rentals in 2021 Mar 1
The Order of Operations in the STR Tax Strategy Jan 14

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