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Think your STR time log would survive an IRS audit?

Most owners focus on hitting the hours. Fewer focus on proving it.

A log you kept in real time backed by supporting documents holds up way better than one you piece together after the audit letter shows up.

If you have a short-term rental, this is how you'll want to document your material participation. 👇

How to Document Material Participation for an IRS Audit Learn how to document material participation for short-term rentals, choose the right IRS test, and build audit-ready records.

The same tax strategies that have saved our clients millions are the ones we're teaching at this year's summit.

The 2026 Hall CPA Summit brings together tax, legal, and wealth-building strategies real estate investors can put to work right away, including entity structuring, market forecasting, and more for the year ahead.

Two days, completely free.

Register now!

2026 Hall CPA Summit Reduce taxes, build wealth, and protect your assets.

A 30% basis step-up instead of 10%. A 50% improvement threshold instead of 100%.

Which one applies to your deal?

If you're considering an Opportunity Zone fund for a gain, the rural version might be the better move, but only if your deal actually qualifies.

Nate Sosa, CPA, MST, breaks it down in our latest blog. 👇

Qualified Rural Opportunity Funds vs. QOFs: What's Different Learn the differences between QROFs and QOFs, including the 30% basis step-up, lower rehab threshold, and when a rural Opportunity Zone can reduce taxes.

Mark your calendar. 📅

The 2026 Hall CPA Summit is happening September 15-16, and registration is free.

Two days of tax strategy, market forecasting, and wealth-building sessions built specifically for real estate investors.

Register now!

2026 Hall CPA Summit Reduce taxes, build wealth, and protect your assets.

Does contributing to a Trump Account lead to gift tax reporting?

The IRS just answered that question with a new safe harbor, but it only applies if you meet every requirement. One wrong move, like gift splitting, can knock you out of it.

We cover more on this in our latest blog:

Trump Account Gift Tax Rules: IRS Clarifies Form 709 The IRS has clarified when Trump Account contributions require Form 709. Learn how the new safe harbor works and how to avoid gift tax reporting.