Learn Airbnb bookkeeping, including chart of accounts, accounting software, payout reconciliation, property expenses, and tax-ready records for short-term rentals.
LLC vs S corp for Airbnb: Compare tax savings, liability, material participation, and exit risks to choose your structure with insights from Surge Tax Advisory.
LLC vs S corp for Airbnb: Compare tax savings, liability, material participation, and exit risks to choose your structure with insights from Surge Tax Advisory.
Learn how bonus depreciation on long-term rental property works in 2026, which assets qualify, and why passive loss rules may delay your tax savings this year.
Learn hot tub, pool, and sauna depreciation for short-term rentals, including 5-, 15-, and 27.5-year recovery periods and 2026 IRS bonus depreciation tax rules.
Learn how Airbnb taxes in California differ from federal rules, including bonus depreciation, the STR loophole, passive losses and local occupancy taxes (2026).
Learn how the 2026 excess business loss limitation under Section 461(l) can restrict STR losses against W-2 income, plus thresholds and NOL carryforward rules.
Learn how depreciation recapture affects short-term rental sales, including cost segregation, Section 1245 and 1250 taxes, and strategies to plan your exit now.
Learn 1031 exchange vacation rental rules for Airbnb owners, including IRS safe harbor, personal-use limits, strict deadlines, and depreciation recapture risks.
Is cost segregation worth it for an Airbnb? Explore study costs, potential tax savings, ROI, and when it makes sense to invest or skip a study for your rental.
