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The short-term rental loophole allows investors to use losses from their short-term rental properties to offset their active (W-2 or 1099) income.
What Is the Short-Term Rental Loophole?
Summary
This article discusses the "short-term rental loophole," a tax strategy allowing hosts to use losses from short-term rentals to offset active income if certain conditions are met, such as average stays of seven days or less and material participation in managing the property. Hosts should carefully track their hours and activities and consult with a CPA experienced in STR tax strategies to take advantage of this potential tax benefit while staying compliant.
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