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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.
7-Day Rule STR Tax Loophole: With Examples
Does your average rental period clear 7 days? If not, STR loophole losses stay passive all year. Formula, 4 worked examples, and why tracking mid-year matters.
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: Income & Expense Categories
Track Airbnb income and expenses by IRS Schedule E category. Free template, every line item explained, and common mistakes that 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
Honest comparison of tax software for Airbnb hosts in 2026: Stessa, QuickBooks, Baselane, MileIQ, Field Ledger, and more — 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.
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 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.
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.