STR Loophole Recapture

Michael ChangJul 4, 20260m 35s1.3K viewsScore 92
Pricing & Profitability
intermediate
Tax Strategy
Profitability
Multiple Properties
Bookkeeping
Expenses
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Summary

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This video explains how to avoid 'depreciation recapture' taxes when selling a short-term rental by utilizing a 1031 Exchange. By swapping into a larger property, hosts can defer taxes indefinitely and use that capital to scale their portfolio faster.

Key insights

  • When you sell a short-term rental, the IRS will attempt to 'recapture' the depreciation deductions you took during ownership, potentially leading to a significant tax bill.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Selling a profitable STR and paying full capital gains and depreciation recapture taxes instead of rolling the funds into a new investment via an exchange.

Tools & resources

  • IRS Form 8824website

    The specific tax form required to report like-kind exchanges to the IRS.

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