100% bonus depreciation is back—and Airbnb/STR investors can use it in 2025. Here’s the plain-English guide, with timelines, examples, and a step-by-step plan to get “placed in service” by year-end. TL;DR (for busy hosts) What exactly changed in 2025? Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). Among many provisions, it permanently reinstates 100%… Continue reading Airbnb Bonus Depreciation in 2025: What Changed & How to Use It
Category: Taxes
Beyond the Tax Bill: Navigating Bonus Depreciation Amid the Trump–Musk Feud
Setting the Stage: The “Big Beautiful Tax Bill” Revisited Our recent analysis celebrated the return of 100% bonus depreciation—a provision enabling immediate expensing of qualifying property improvements placed in service through 2029. For short-term rental investors, this translates into enhanced early-year cash flow, stronger ROI projections and a potent tool for offsetting startup costs on… Continue reading Beyond the Tax Bill: Navigating Bonus Depreciation Amid the Trump–Musk Feud
1031 Exchange Under Trump: STR Investors’ Guide to Deferring Capital Gains in 2025
Navigating the world of real estate investing is no small feat, especially with the ongoing changes in rental regulations by market and the growing influence of short-term rental platforms like Airbnb. One powerful tool investors continue to rely on is the 1031 exchange, a tax deferral strategy that allows you to sell an investment property… Continue reading 1031 Exchange Under Trump: STR Investors’ Guide to Deferring Capital Gains in 2025
Look-Back Cost Segregation
Unlocking Hidden Tax Savings for STR Investors Many short-term rental (STR) investors are unaware that they can retroactively apply cost segregation to properties they already own. This strategy, known as a look-back cost segregation study, allows you to claim missed depreciation deductions and unlock significant tax savings—without needing to amend past tax returns. 1. What… Continue reading Look-Back Cost Segregation
FAQ: Cost Segregation for Short-Term Rental Investors
Introduction Cost segregation is one of the most powerful tax strategies for short-term rental (STR) investors, yet many still have questions about how it works, its benefits, and how they can apply it to their properties. Below, we address the most common questions to help STR owners navigate this lucrative tax-saving opportunity. 1. What is… Continue reading FAQ: Cost Segregation for Short-Term Rental Investors
What Short-Term Rental Investors Need to Know About US Tax Reforms
As lawmakers revisit the tax provisions introduced under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), discussions around reinstating or extending 100% bonus depreciation have taken center stage. This comes at a time when the phase-out of bonus depreciation is impacting investors who have relied on these provisions to optimize their tax strategies. If Congress… Continue reading What Short-Term Rental Investors Need to Know About US Tax Reforms
Is Cost Segregation Worth It?
Introduction The power of cost segregation lies in its ability to unlock hidden value in real estate investments. In our case study, we will demonstrate how it transformed a standard depreciation deduction into a powerful tool for wealth creation, offering immediate and substantial financial benefits. Whether reinvesting in your property, reducing debt, or expanding your… Continue reading Is Cost Segregation Worth It?
Cost segregation study for Airbnb rentals
Update: New Tax Legislation—”One Big Beautiful Bill” and 100% Bonus Depreciation (July 2025) Passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill”In July 2025, Congress passed—and President Trump signed into law on July 4, 2025—the sweeping reconciliation package officially known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. It passed the Senate on July 1, then the House on… Continue reading Cost segregation study for Airbnb rentals
