Pro Real Estate Tax Advice Directly From My CPA (Part One)
Summary
Tim Hubbard interviews CPA Amanda Han about tax strategies for STR hosts, including defining short-term rentals for tax purposes, offsetting income, and how STR income is classified (passive vs. business). They also cover meeting material participation requirements and the benefits of cost segregation for depreciation.
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