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Montana House Bill 231 and Senate Bill 542 stripped second homes and STRs of their homestead exemption. Fall 2026 tax…
Most STR investors think the Garn-St. Germain Act protects LLC transfers from due-on-sale enforcement. It does not. Here is what…
Illinois SB 3019 (Public Act 104-0468), effective July 1, 2026, shifts STR occupancy tax remittance to platforms like Airbnb and…
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act permanently restored 100% bonus depreciation for STR investors in 2026. Here is the complete…
Many STR investors do not realize their rental may qualify for the 20% pass-through deduction under Section 199A -- but…
Most STR hosts pay zero self-employment tax. The moment you add hotel-style services, you trigger 15.3% SE tax on every…
First-year Airbnb hosts face a tangle of IRS forms, deduction rules, and reporting thresholds. This guide covers Schedule E vs.…
Learn how to calculate and maximize vacation rental property depreciation. Includes worked examples, cost segregation strategy, passive activity loss rules,…
When you sell an Airbnb property, two separate federal taxes apply: capital gains tax and depreciation recapture. Most STR investors…
The average U.S. homeowner holds roughly $302,000 in home equity. Here is how a HELOC or cash-out refinance can fund…
