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๐Ÿ  Lower Taxes w/ Ryan

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1099 - Should I lease or buy my vehicle?
I am starting a 1099 opportunity. I will be using a vehicle to drive a lot of miles for this role. I am wondering for tax purpose if it is smarter to lease a vehicle or to purchase a vehicle? Either way, would it benefit me to purchase a vehicle that is made in the United States?
Can I 100% Bonus Depreciate My Improvements?
If I already own an STR and I install artificial turf with a putting green and a sport court, total cost around 40K, can I do a bonus depreciation for the improvements? If so, do I still have to prove materially participate in its operation and what would the requirement to meet the material participation rule?
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@Ryan Bakke, CPA I want to make sure I understand the rule: If I have a property manager for my short term rental and I don't help manage the property in any way, and I make these 40K worth improvements, I can participate in the 100% depreciation? No material participation is required? Does the project have to be completed in the tax year or just paid for?
Backyard carriage house Airbnb
My hubby and I renovated our detached garage and we now have a backyard carriage house Airbnb! One successful Airbnb booking so far since the remodel was completed this summer. Hoping to learn more about how we can save on our taxes :)
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The renovations look great! Good luck!!
Hi! New To The Community
Hello Everyone! I just joined the group this week. I am based out of Austin, TX. I want to save money on taxes to use the savings on future real estate purchase and to grow my business. We own 3 STRs. In Austin/Galveston/Hill Country/Fredericksburg Texas. We are going to grow a co-hosting business in 2026. I also work for sister companies that offer painting, artificial turf, sport court services. The one thing I need to understand the tax implications and have a tax plan to work from. I am looking forward to learning from Ryan and everyone here!
Anyone here a brain surgeon for kids?
Asking for a friend: Looking for some help. My son was just diagnosed with a host of neurological disorders (OCD, ADD, depression, anxiety, learning disorders, etc.) after a brain mapping session from a company in Scottsdale called the Nerofeedback Institute. The technology comes out of MIT and Harvard (just to say, it's not a fly by night operation). They claim to be able to treat him using a variety of alternative therapies. However, before I let "doctors" poke at my sonโ€™s brain, I'd like the opportunity to get some second, third, and fourth opinions. Does anyone have connections to neurologists or neuroscientists they know and trust? I'd be grateful for an introduction if so!
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Ryan, I don't know anyone that can help but I just wanted to say I have a daughter with special needs that has some of these issues. She is 24 now. I know is is overwhelming when you first start hearing some of these diagnosis but I just wanted to encourage and reassure you that you are being a great advocate for your child seeking out information. It may take awhile to get the right treatment for your child but you will! My prayers are with your family!
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@jennifer-bengtson-1555
We own 3 STRs(Austin,Galveston,HillCountry|Fredericksburg. I also work for sister companies that offer painting,artificial turf,sport court services.

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Joined Dec 1, 2025
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