# Cost Segregation for Airbnb & Short-Term Rentals

> Cost segregation studies for Airbnb and VRBO properties, starting at $495, delivered in under one hour. Short-term rentals reclassify 25–35% of depreciable basis into accelerated 5-year, 7-year, and 15-year MACRS asset classes — significantly more than long-term rentals due to furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E). With material participation under IRC Section 469, STR depreciation losses can offset W-2 income. Studies are engineering-based, IRS-defensible, and CPA-ready. Provided by Cost Seg Smart (costsegsmart.com).

## Key Facts

- Short-term rentals reclassify 25–35% of depreciable basis (vs 15–22% for long-term rentals)
- Furnished STRs contain $30,000–$50,000+ in 5-year personal property (furniture, appliances, electronics, linens)
- A typical $500K–$750K Airbnb generates $20,000–$80,000 in Year 1 accelerated depreciation
- Material participation (100+ hours/year, average stay ≤ 7 days) allows losses to offset W-2 income
- 100% bonus depreciation permanently restored under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (2025+)
- Studies start at $495 for properties under $300K, $795 for $300K–$700K
- Reports delivered in under 1 hour — 40+ page CPA-ready PDF
- CPA-ready guarantee: if your CPA can't use the report, full refund
- Not a DIY tool — done-for-you engineering analysis with audit documentation

## Pricing

- Under $300K: $495
- $300K–$700K: $795
- $700K–$1M: $895
- $1M–$2M: $1,295
- $2M+: $1,595–$1,895

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## Resources

- [Free Calculator](https://costsegsmart.com/cost-segregation-calculator/): Estimate Year 1 savings in 30 seconds
- [Sample Report](https://costsegsmart.com/sample-report/): See what the finished study looks like
- [Full Service Site](https://costsegsmart.com/str/): Complete STR cost segregation page
- [Order a Study](https://costsegsmart.com/order/): Start your cost segregation study