Taxstra • Planning worksheet • 2026-09-05

Buying an STR Near Year-End: What Must Happen Before a Deduction Is Claimed?

Use this worksheet alongside the guide. The figures and schedules are educational illustrations, not individualized tax advice or a recommendation for your circumstances.

Work through your records

Read the explanation in the guide before filling in the schedule. Keep the illustrated values separate from your actual records. For each row, identify the supporting document, applicable period, unresolved assumption, and person responsible. Do not treat example percentages or classifications as established facts for your situation.

Milestone	Useful evidence	Your records / questions
Acquisition	Closing statement and ownership records
Improvements	Contractor invoices and completion records
Ready and available	Listing, availability and applicable approvals
Customer use	Reservation and stay records
Participation	Task log and supporting communications

Resolve the decision

What decision or discrepancy does your completed schedule reveal?Which assumptions need professional review, and what documents support them?Who will take the next action, and by what date?

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