Can Airbnb Hosts Claim a Home Improvement Tax Deduction?
If you’re an Airbnb host or short-term rental operator, the money you spend improving and maintaining your property isn’t just a cost of doing business. It’s a tax strategy. The […]
Author: Miguel Alexander Centeno
- About Miguel Alexander Centeno
- Miguel Alexander Centeno is an author, speaker, and tax leader at Shared Economy Tax. A former Big 4 tax manager, he represents taxpayers in all matters before the IRS, including the U.S. Tax Court. He has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Fox Business, and MSNBC on tax related articles and has testified before the U.S. House of Representatives as a part of hearings for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. A father of three, Miguel is an avid acoustic guitar player, gravel cyclist and once-a-week yogi.
Posts by Miguel Alexander Centeno
What Is Section 1245 Property?
When you buy equipment, vehicles, or other business property, the IRS lets you depreciate it over time, reducing your taxable income year after year. That’s the benefit. But when you […]
The W-9 Form: A Complete Guide for Independent Contractors
If you work as an employee, your employer handles tax withholding automatically. But as a freelancer or independent contractor, that responsibility falls on you, and the W-9 is one of […]
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): What It Is and How to Claim It
The Earned Income Tax Credit is one of the most valuable tax credits available to working Americans, and one of the most frequently overlooked. According to the IRS, nearly one […]
Cost Segregation for Real Estate Investors and Airbnb: A Complete Guide (2026)
If you’re a real estate investor, business owner, or Airbnb host looking to minimize your tax burden and maximize cash flow, cost segregation might be the most valuable tax strategy […]
Capital Gains Rollover: Updated Tax Strategies for 2026
When you sell a profitable investment, whether it’s real estate, stock, or another asset, a capital gains tax bill often follows. The size of that bill depends on what you […]
IRS Hobby Loss Rule: Great Deductions for Doing What You Love
Turning a passion into a side business is one of the more appealing tax planning moves available to high earners. When structured correctly, a legitimate second business lets you deduct […]
The Best States for Airbnb in 2026
Choosing the right location to launch or expand your Airbnb business is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a short-term rental investor. Pick the right state and […]
The Profit and Loss Statement: What is It and How to Use It
If you’re self-employed, a freelancer, an independent contractor, or a gig worker, your financial life looks different from a traditional employee’s. No one withholds taxes for you. No one tracks […]
What Happens When Your Accountant Knows Your Business Better Than You Do
When most people think about accounting, they imagine spreadsheets, reconciliations, and year-end reports. But at its best, accounting is far more than just closing the books. It’s about insight, clarity, […]