We like to do a lot online these days, including ordering food, selling our services, paying our bills, and even checking our mail from our phones and our laptops. As the government works to catch up with the digital age, we are starting to see the IRS adapt to our methods. Earlier this year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) launched IRS.gov, their new website. And to get right to the point, there are two primary functions we recommend that everyone know how to use at a minimum: Pay […] […]
How to Access the Airbnb Superhost Relief Fund
Nationwide lockdowns have taken a significant toll on the travel industry. Airbnb bookings are nosediving all over the country. The economic disaster has left many hosts wondering how they are going to make ends meet. Fortunately, Airbnb is offering assistance to some hosts through its Superhost Relief Fund. Here’s what you need to know. What […]
How to Get Your IRS Tax Transcript Online
If you’re an American taxpayer, the IRS has a file on you. The IRS tracks tax payments, income, deductions, and other important tax information. If you ever find yourself in need of this information, you can ask the IRS to send you a tax transcript that details all the information they have on file. If […]
Choosing an Entity that Fits Your Business Structure
Most businesses start out as a simple sole proprietorship. However, if your business is successful, you will probably start looking rethinking your business structure relatively soon. Sole props are fine in the beginning but, as you grow, you run a greater risk of tax complications and liability concerns. Most importantly, organizing your small business into […]
4 Tax Planning Tips For Short-Term Rental Hosts
Airbnb hosting is a first-time business for many, so a lot of hosts aren’t familiar with the intricacies of the tax system. However, a little Airbnb tax planning can help you save a lot of money at the end of the year. You don’t have to overhaul your whole business because a few minor tweaks […]
Tax Deductions for Turo Car Rental Fleets
You have to pay taxes when you run a business, even if you’re a Turo host. Fortunately, you can deduct your operating expenses to reduce your tax bill. Track and report every dollar you spend so you get credit a tax time. These write-offs are very helpful when it comes time to pay the IRS. […]
Beyond Taxes: How to Optimize Your Airbnb
As an advisor to Airbnb hosts across the country, we’re constantly asking, how can we add value for our clients? We spend hours keeping up with the latest changes in the short-term rental space so that we can show clients how to reap tax benefits from their investments and how to minimize their taxes once […]
Tax Tips: Understanding Book to Tax Adjustments
Book income measures your business’s financial performance, but it doesn’t always line up with your business’s taxable totals. Sometimes, you need to adjust your book income to accurately report your taxable income. However, the process requires some effort. These changes are called “book to tax adjustments” and they’re complicated. However, you can learn how […]
Airbnb Tax Help: Video Walkthrough
One of the most lucrative ways to earn an income in the Sharing Economy is through home-sharing platforms like Airbnb. Airbnb allows homeowners to rent out their vacant properties and spare bedrooms. If you’re an Airbnb host, the IRS classifies you as self-employed and applies certain tax rules to your business. As a result, you […]
The Best Tax Checklist for New Airbnb Hosts
As a new Airbnb host, you will be responsible for saving for taxes along with other regulatory requirements. Before you open your area to your future guests, you might want to think about the tax implications before you start hosting. Below is a tax checklist for new Airbnb hosts. Tax Checklist #1: Follow Local Short-Term […]