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STR Tax Guides for Airbnb Hosts
Learn how the STR tax loophole works, what material participation means, and what records short term rental hosts should keep.
Airbnb 1099-K Threshold 2026: What Hosts Need to Know
The 2026 Airbnb 1099-K threshold drops to $600. What it means for hosts, how to reconcile your form to bank deposits, and what to do if you don't receive one.
Airbnb Activity Log: Free Template & Tracker for STR Hosts
Free Airbnb activity log template for STR hosts. Track guest stays, cleaning hours, maintenance and management work for material participation records.
Airbnb Material Participation Log Template
A complete Airbnb material participation log template with example entries, field-by-field guidance, and common mistakes to avoid for the STR tax loophole.
Airbnb Schedule E Template (Free Spreadsheet with 15 Categories)
Free Schedule E spreadsheet for Airbnb hosts. 15 expense categories with examples, one worked model, and the mistakes that quietly cost hosts deductions.
Airbnb Schedule E vs Schedule C: Which Form Do You Use?
Airbnb Schedule E vs Schedule C: which form to use for short-term rental income, how the 7-day rule applies, and the tax implications of each classification.
Airbnb Tax Deductions: The Complete Guide for Hosts
Complete guide to Airbnb tax deductions: cleaning, repairs, mileage, depreciation, home office, platform fees, and how to document every deduction correctly.
Airbnb Tax Documents: Find Your 1099-K & Earnings Summary
Where to find your Airbnb tax documents, what the 1099-K gross amount means, what Airbnb doesn't track for you, and exactly what to hand your CPA at tax time.
Airbnb Tax Preparation: The Complete Host Checklist
Airbnb tax preparation checklist for hosts: what to gather, when to gather it, the STR loophole checklist, and what to hand your CPA at filing time.
Best STR Tax Software for Airbnb Hosts: 2026 Comparison
Comparing STR tax software for Airbnb hosts in 2026: which tools track participation, mileage, and expenses — and which fall short for STR-specific taxes.
Best Tax Software for Airbnb Hosts: 2026 Comparison
Comparison of tax software for Airbnb hosts in 2026: Stessa, QuickBooks, Baselane, STR-loophole trackers, Field Ledger — sorted by what you actually need.
Does Airbnb Send a 1099? 1099-K Thresholds and Reporting
Yes — Airbnb sends a Form 1099-K when gross payouts exceed the IRS threshold. Thresholds by year, what to do if you didn't get one, and how to report it.
Field Ledger vs DeductFlow — Which STR Tax Software Fits Your Setup
Field Ledger vs DeductFlow: honest comparison of two STR tax loophole tools. Pricing, capture UX, mileage, expenses — and which fits which host profile.
Field Ledger vs REPStracker vs Track Your STR: The Hours-Only Tracker Choice
Honest side-by-side of the hours-only §469 trackers: REPStracker vs Track Your STR vs Field Ledger. Where each fits, where each falls short, and how to pick.
Field Ledger vs Stessa — Which Fits STR Hosts Pursuing the §469 Loophole
Field Ledger vs Stessa: honest comparison for STR hosts. Stessa wins on bank-sync + portfolio scale; Field Ledger wins on §469 material-participation depth.
Field Ledger vs track750 — Hours-Only vs the Whole Day
Field Ledger vs track750: honest comparison of two STR-loophole trackers. track750 wins on price + institutional backing; Field Ledger wins on capture surface.
How Many Hours for STR Material Participation?
Learn how many hours you need for material participation in a short term rental, how the IRS 500-hour test works, and how to count qualifying activities.
How to Depreciate Your Airbnb Property: STR Depreciation Guide
How to depreciate an Airbnb property: useful life, calculating your deduction, bonus depreciation, cost segregation, and avoiding recapture mistakes.
How to Log a Short-Term Rental Host's Workday in 90 Seconds
How a short-term rental host can log a full workday — hours, mileage, and expenses — in one plain-English entry a CPA can work from at year-end.
How to Prove Material Participation to the IRS
What records the IRS expects for a material participation claim, what auditors look for, and how to build a defensible audit file year-round for STR hosts.
How to Qualify for the STR Tax Loophole
Learn how to qualify for the STR tax loophole, what material participation means, what records to keep, and what software Airbnb hosts use to track it all.
How to Reconcile Your Airbnb 1099-K with Bank Deposits
Your Airbnb 1099-K shows gross bookings; your bank shows net deposits. Here's how to reconcile the two, find the gaps, and give your CPA numbers that tie out.
How to Track Airbnb Mileage for Taxes (Free Log Template)
Track every business mile from your Airbnb. IRS standard mileage rate, which trips qualify, what records the IRS expects, and a free log template included.
How to Track Your Airbnb Hosting Activity for Taxes
How to track Airbnb hosting activity for taxes: participation hours, mileage, expenses, and trips — and why the STR tax loophole depends on getting this right.
Material Participation for Short-Term Rentals: All 7 IRS Tests
All 7 IRS material participation tests for short-term rentals, with examples of activities that count, what doesn't, and how to build a defensible log.
Multi-Property STR Records: What Changes at 2, 5, and 10 Rentals
How STR record-keeping changes as your portfolio grows: per-property §469 tests, when a §1.469-4 grouping matters, and where spreadsheets break.
Record Keeping Systems for STR Material Participation
Record keeping systems for STR material participation: spreadsheets, calendars, notes apps, purpose-built tools — with worked examples and a decision matrix.
Short-Term Rental Passive Activity Loss: When STR Losses Offset W-2 Income
Short-term rental losses are passive by default — the STR exception flips them non-passive and offsets W-2 income. The IRS two-part test, fully explained.
STR 7-Day Rule Explained: Formula, Examples, Mid-Year Check
The §469 average-stay test in plain English for Airbnb hosts. Formula, 4 worked examples, and how to check mid-year before losses reclassify to passive.
Thanks — your Schedule E template is on its way
Thanks for downloading the Field Ledger Schedule E template. Download link, what to expect next, and how the template pairs with your year-round records.
The 4-Log System Every STR Host Needs: Participation, Mileage, Expenses, Stays
STR hosts pursuing the §469 loophole need four separate logs: participation, mileage, expenses, guest stays. Here's what each answers.