Schedule E vs. Schedule C for Airbnb Income: The Tax Classification Mistake That Costs STR Hosts Thousands
Most Airbnb hosts file their rental income on Schedule E. The IRS has a different framework for short-term rentals. Here…
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Can You Do a 1031 Exchange With an STR Property? Yes, But the Rules Are Complicated.
STR investors can use a 1031 exchange to defer capital gains when selling, but the IRS applies special rules under…
STR Bonus Depreciation Was Just Restored to 100%. Here Is What the One Big Beautiful Bill Changed.
H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill, permanently restored 100% bonus depreciation for qualifying STR property acquired after January 19,…
Short-Term Rental Tax Deductions in 2026: The Complete Guide to What Hosts Can Write Off
Discover every STR tax deduction available in 2026. From mortgage interest and depreciation to platform fees and vehicle mileage, here…
LLC, S-Corp, or Sole Prop? How STR Investors Should Structure Their Business in 2026
Most STR investors operate as sole proprietors without realizing the liability and tax consequences. This guide covers when to form…
Short-Term Rental Properties Are Being Reclassified as Commercial. What That Means for Your Property Tax Bill.
County assessors in Tennessee, Missouri, and other states are reclassifying short-term rental properties from residential to commercial for property tax…
The STR State Tax Changes Taking Effect in 2026. What Hosts in Rhode Island, Hawaii, and Beyond Are Now Paying
Rhode Island nearly doubled its whole-home STR tax rate to 14%, Hawaii raised the TAT to 11%, and several other…
San Diego’s $12,000 Vacation Rental Tax Is Dead. Here’s What Hosts Need to Know Now.
San Diego's Rules Committee killed a proposed vacation rental tax that could have cost hosts up to $12,000 per year.…
The STR Tax Loophole in 2026: Bonus Depreciation Was Heading to 20% — Here Is What Changed and What to Do Now
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act permanently restored 100% bonus depreciation for STR property acquired after January 19, 2025. Here…
Digital Nomads Flock to Tulum for Co-working Spaces and Remote Work Opportunities
Explore Tulum's rise as a hotspot for digital nomads seeking co-working spaces and how STR hosts can cater to this…
