This week, Sarah and Annette sit down with CPA and tax strategist Amanda Hahn to break down the major tax updates hosts need to know heading into 2025.From the newly passed “One Big Beautiful Bill” to evolving depreciation rules, Amanda explains what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and how short-term rental owners can use these updates to maximize savings and make smarter financial decisions.She also shares why bookkeeping is the “bad B word” no host can ignore, the truth about the short-term rental loophole (and why it’s not actually shady), and how to identify a CPA who truly understands the STR world.If you’ve ever felt intimidated by tax talk, this conversation will help you feel empowered, informed, and ready to approach 2026 with confidence.In this episode, you’ll learn:<ul><li>What the One Big Beautiful Bill means for STR investors</li><li>How to qualify for the short-term rental “loophole” (and why that term can be misleading)</li><li>Updates to bonus depreciation and cost segregation</li><li>What “material participation” actually looks like in practice</li><li>How to structure your bookkeeping and track expenses property-by-property</li><li>Tips for hiring your kids, using sub-accounts, and working with the right CPA</li><li>The growing role of AI in accounting and what not to trust it with</li></ul> Resources mentioned:<a href="https://www.keystonecpa.com/thanks-for-visiting?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.keystonecpa.com%2Fa%2F2148065500%2FejbJo2gP" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amanda Hahn, Keystone CPA</a><a href="https://lets.bankwithrelay.com/thanks-for-visiting/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Relay Financial:</a> Business banking we use at Thanks for VisitingMentioned in this episode:<a href="https://thanksforvisiting.captivate.fm/https-www-avalaracom-mylodgetax-en-indexhtml"> Avalara | Book a demo to save $100</a><a href="https://thanksforvisiting.captivate.fm/minoan">Minoan | Visit MinoanExperience.com and tell them TFV sent you!</a>

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