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The short-term rental (STR) market, fueled by platforms like Airbnb and VRBO, has become a lucrative investment opportunity for real estate investors. However, the tax implications of operating an STR are complex, with IRS rules creating a maze of classifications, deductions, and potential downsides. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the tax treatment of short-term rentals and integrate the updated bonus depreciation percentages from the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBA), passed in July 2025, to provide an effective strategy for maximizing tax savings. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or new to the STR game, understanding these rules can significantly impact your bottom line. 

Florida’s real estate market is hotter than ever, with its vibrant mix of residential rentals, commercial properties, and unique coastal assets drawing investors from across the country. But investors should keep in mind that beyond the initial purchase, there are tax strategies that can seriously elevate their investment.  Cost segregation is one such strategy that can be pivotal for Florida property owners, allowing them to accelerate depreciation, boost cash flow, and maximize tax savings.  
 

Can Cost Segregation Be Applied Retroactively to Previously Constructed  
or Acquired Properties? A Q&A Session 

Introduction 
Cost segregation is a powerful and underutilized strategy for property owners looking to optimize their tax positions. While many assume it only applies to newly acquired assets, it's truly far more flexible and lucrative for properties in any lifecycle stage.  

A Game-Changer for Business and Tax Pros: Unpacking the "One, Big, Beautiful Bill"

Picture a tax reform that redefines financial planning for businesses and families, championing Main Street, scaling back clean energy incentives, and cracking down on fraud. That’s the "One, Big, Beautiful Bill," unveiled by the House Committee on Ways and Means in May 2025. For business owners and tax professionals, this legislation is a golden opportunity wrapped in new compliance challenges. Here’s the concise narrative of its impact. 

Navigating Cost Segregation and R&D Credits

As the United States continues to reshape its trade policies through current and proposed tariffs, businesses across industries are grappling with the ripple effects on their financial strategies. Tariffs, which act as taxes on imported goods, have far-reaching implications beyond trade, influencing tax planning, cost segregation, and research and development (R&D) credits. This blog post explores how these tariffs might affect the tax strategy business, with a particular focus on cost segregation and R&D credits, and offers insights for businesses navigating this evolving landscape. 

Tax season: the time of year when CPAs turn into sleep-deprived wizards and taxpayers divide into two camps—the April 15th filers and the Extension Elite. Let’s dive into this epic clash with some accounting humor, a sprinkle of depreciation-related snark, and a nod to those poor souls stuck waiting on K-1s through no fault of their own. 

Why Your Tax Preparer Should Handle Form 3115—Not Your Cost Segregation Provider

Many cost segregation providers offer to produce a Form 3115 (required for catch-up studies) for their clients.  I’m not a fan of this approach.  I’ve been a CPA for nearly 30 years and a cost segregation specialist for the past fifteen.  Here are my thoughts on the subject. 

Cost Segregation Studies: When to get one, where to get one, and why to get one.

A cost segregation study is most beneficial when you've recently purchased, constructed, or significantly renovated a commercial or investment property. Here are key scenarios where a cost segregation study can be advantageous: 

The Power of Cost Segregation