JF1826: Saving Tax Money On Short Term Rentals & Other Properties with Robert Stephens

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🗓️ 2 September 2019

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

Taxes are a major expense for real estate investors, and Robert is here to explain some of the taxes that we may not know about, and how to save money on those taxes. In the short term rental area, there are lodging taxes. Much of the conversation focuses on that today. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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“A lot of people think since they’re not running a hotel that the lodging tax doesn’t apply to them” - Robert Stephens

Robert Stephens Real Estate Background:

Co-founder of Avalara MyLodgeTax (formerly HotSpot Tax), formed in 2002 out of his own necessity to understand and manage compliance with his rental property.
Helps homeowners, hotel operators, and other businesses with short term lodging tax regulations
Based in Englewood, CO
Say hi to him at https://www.avalara.com
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