E vs C: Short-Term Rentals - When Does E Become a C?
With social media fueling the spread of (often incorrect) tax advice, clients increasingly bring “short-term rental loopholes” and other novel ideas to tax practitioners. Many tax pros find themselves unprepared to address the nuanced distinctions between rental income reported on Schedule E and business income reported on Schedule C. This webinar demystifies these issues by analyzing key court cases, relevant IRC provisions (especially section 469), and the concept of substantial services. It clarifies how to classify short-, mid-, and long-term rentals, how to determine material participation, and, most critically, how to identify when a rental activity crosses the line into an active trade or business.
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IRS Program #: 7Q3WU-T-00742-25
CTEC Course #: 6248-CE-00113
Jared Foos
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Jared Foos has been a tax preparer for over 12 years and an enrolled agent with the IRS since 2018. He is the owner of Foos-Garvin Accounting, Inc. and serves in various tax affiliated associations. Mr. Foos is an instructor for many educational associations including NATP and OSU.
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