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Author: Miguel Alexander Centeno

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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.

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Summit 2026 in Breckenridge: Stronger Together, Better for Our Clients

Posted on July 24, 2026 Posted in Airbnb TaxesTagged Summit 2025

We just wrapped up another unforgettable Centurion Summit, this time surrounded by the mountains of Breckenridge, Colorado. Each year, our summit gives us something that’s difficult to create through screens […]

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Can Airbnb Hosts Claim a Home Improvement Tax Deduction?

Posted on June 3, 2026 Posted in Airbnb TaxesTagged Airbnb Deductions, Airbnb Tax Tips, Real Estate Strategies

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 […]

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What Is Section 1245 Property?

Posted on May 25, 2026 Posted in Airbnb Taxes

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 […]

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The W-9 Form: A Complete Guide for Independent Contractors

Posted on May 20, 2026 Posted in Tax Tips, Legal

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 […]

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Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): What It Is and How to Claim It

Posted on May 13, 2026 Posted in Tax Tips

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 […]

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Cost Segregation for Real Estate Investors and Airbnb: A Complete Guide (2026)

Posted on May 6, 2026 Posted in Airbnb Taxes, Business, Depreciation

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 […]

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Capital Gains Rollover: Updated Tax Strategies for 2026

Posted on April 28, 2026 Posted in Tax Tips

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 […]

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IRS Hobby Loss Rule: Great Deductions for Doing What You Love

Posted on April 21, 2026 Posted in Tax Tips

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 […]

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The Best States for Airbnb in 2026

Posted on April 15, 2026 Posted in BusinessTagged airbnb, Airbnb Tax Tips, Real Estate Strategies

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 […]

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The Profit and Loss Statement: What is It and How to Use It

Posted on April 8, 2026 Posted in Business

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 […]

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