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Are Your Rental Properties Ready For a New Roof? Replacing a roof on a commercial or residential rental property is a major investment, and for landlords, the tax treatment of this cost can significantly impact your bottom line. If you’re wondering whether the cost of a new roof is tax deductible, the answer depends on […]

A Tax Deduction Checklist For Landlords Owning rental properties can be a profitable venture, but it also comes with significant expenses. Luckily for landlords and real estate investors, many of these costs can be offset through tax deductions, provided you know what qualifies. Whether you’re a seasoned property owner or new to the rental market, […]

Tax Deductions All Landlords Should Know Managing rental properties is a lucrative opportunity, but it comes with its unique set of financial and operational challenges. Among these is understanding and utilizing the various tax deductions for rental property available to landlords. From maintenance costs to software fees, knowing what qualifies as deductible rental expenses can […]

Taking Advantage of Common Tax Deductions For Short Term Rentals If you’re a short-term rental property manager looking for Airbnb tax deductions and the like, then look no further. Below, we’ll discuss a few common short term rental property tax deductions, how to qualify for them, how to report them, and anything else you might […]

Deductions For Your Start-Up Expenses This Tax Season Starting a rental property business can be difficult and costly. Before you even open your doors, you may have already spent thousands of dollars readying your business for its opening. It may feel never-ending and downright stressful, but luckily for you and for many other business owners, […]

Your Guide To Deducting The Cost Of Meals And Entertainment Picture this: you meet with a prospective business partner at a nice restaurant for dinner to talk business. Things go great, and by the end of the night, you politely reach for the bill while vaguely remembering something you read online about business meals and […]

Landlord Insurance Tax Deductions In the midst of tax season, understanding what expenses do and don’t qualify as deductions for your rental property business can be tricky. You want to maximize your profits of course, but carefully and legally. If you’re wondering whether landlord insurance premiums can qualify as deductions on your taxes, then the […]

Depreciation Deduction For Landlords Owning rental properties offers many financial benefits, including the ability to claim tax deductions for a variety of expenses. One of the most significant yet often misunderstood deductions is for rental property depreciation. Depreciation allows you to recover the cost of wear and tear on your property over time, reducing your […]

Deduct Employee or Contractor Wages Owning and managing rental properties often involves hiring employees or contractors to handle tasks like maintenance, repairs, cleaning, and tenant management. These expenses can quickly build up, but the good news is that wages paid to employees and fees paid to contractors are typically tax deductible expenses. If you’ve ever […]

Deduct Rental Business Home Office Expenses Managing rental properties involves more than collecting rent. It also requires organization, communication, and administrative work. For many property owners, a dedicated home office is essential for keeping their rental business running smoothly. The home office deduction is a valuable tax benefit that allows you to deduct expenses related […]

Deducting Eviction Legal Fees This Tax Season Evictions are often a final resort for landlords dealing with problematic tenants, and they can also be a costly experience. From court filing fees to eviction notices to attorney costs, legal fees for eviction can add up quickly. However, the good news is that many of these expenses […]

Deducting Local Travel Expenses Managing rental properties often requires frequent local travel. Whether you’re driving to visit a property, meeting with your tenants, or purchasing miscellaneous supplies, these trips can add up in both time and money. Thankfully, the IRS allows you to deduct travel expenses incurred for business purposes, offering you significant tax savings. […]