IRS §469 CompliantThe Short Term Rental
Tax Loophole Tracker
The only platform built to document material participation hours for the STR tax loophole. Log Airbnb and short-term rental activities, track your team, and stay audit-ready.
Trusted by STR investors across the US
The IRS requires contemporaneous records.
Most investors don't have them.
The short term rental tax loophole under IRS Reg 1.469-1T(e)(3)(ii) lets you reclassify rental losses as non-passive, offsetting W-2 income. But qualifying requires proof of 100+ hours of material participation. A spreadsheet made after the fact won't hold up in an audit.
Without STR Tax Loophole
Spreadsheets with no timestamps, scattered receipts, and no team comparison - exactly what the IRS rejects in an audit. Investors lose deductions they legally earned.
With STR Tax Loophole
Timestamped entries, categorized activities, evidence uploads, team tracking, and real-time dashboards - built specifically for IRS material participation documentation.
Audit-Ready at Any Time
Export your complete log with one click. CPAs consistently say investors who qualify are the ones with detailed, contemporaneous records. This is that record.
How It Works
From logged minutes to CPA-ready qualification
Log Your Hours
Speak naturally and the app turns it into a timestamped work log in seconds. Every entry is contemporaneous, searchable, and tied to the right property.
Upload Evidence
Attach photos, receipts, invoices, and contractor files to the exact entry they support. Your backup documentation lives with your timeline, not scattered across inboxes.
Export & Qualify
Export a complete CPA-ready package whenever needed, including hours and supporting records. No reconstruction, no scramble, and no weak links at filing time.
Features
Everything you need
to qualify
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Log hours by talking
Speak to fill in the Service Performed for your property in the Activity tab, completely hands-free. No typing, no friction, just say what you did and move on.
Every hour, proven
Attach photos, receipts, invoices, and contractor documents to any log entry. Everything you need to back up your hours, ready before you need it.
Hours by property & category
See exactly where your time goes. Instantly view logged hours across every STR you own - know which properties need more attention at a glance.
Your qualifying hours, always live
Track hours this week, this month, and year-to-date across all properties. Always know exactly where you stand against the 100-hour IRS threshold.
Send your CPA exactly what they need
Export a clean, formatted report with all logs, hours, and evidence in one file. Import CSV records from other tools. Tax season, handled.
Log anywhere, on any device
Log from your phone on-site or your desktop at home. Your hours and activity stay in sync across every device, automatically.
Pricing
Start tracking for free
Start with a 30-day free trial, then keep every feature for less than an hour of CPA time per month.
and qualify for the STR tax loophole.
- Unlimited Entries & Properties
- Speech-to-Text logging
- File & Photo Evidence Uploads
- Real-Time Dashboard & Charts
- Team & Spouse Hour Tracking
- Custom Activity Categories
- CSV Import & Export
- Cloud Storage & Daily Backup
- Two-Factor Auth & Passkeys
Available on iOS & Android
Log hours from your phone
FAQ
Common questions
Everything investors ask before they commit to tracking hours with confidence.
What is the STR Tax Loophole?
The STR Tax Loophole allows short-term rental investors to reclassify passive rental losses as non-passive, meaning those losses can offset your W-2 or active income. To qualify, your average guest stay must be 7 days or less and you must materially participate for at least 100 hours per year (and more than anyone else).
Why do I need to log my hours?
The IRS requires proof of material participation. Without a contemporaneous log of your activities, you risk losing the deduction entirely in an audit. STR Tax Loophole creates timestamped, categorized records that serve as your documentation.
How is this different from a spreadsheet?
Spreadsheets lack timestamps, aren't purpose-built for tax compliance, and can't track team members or store supporting evidence. STR Tax Loophole gives you structured categories, real-time dashboards, AI-powered logging, file uploads for proof of work, and cloud-based records designed specifically for the STR loophole qualification.
Can I upload photos and documents as proof of work?
Yes. You can attach photos, receipts, invoices, contracts, and any other supporting documents directly to each activity entry. This builds a comprehensive evidence trail that strengthens your case in the event of an audit.
Can I track my spouse and property manager?
Yes. You can add team members including your spouse, property manager, cleaners, and contractors. This helps you prove that you personally spent more time on the rental than anyone else, a key requirement for qualification.
Is my data secure?
Absolutely. All data is stored securely in the cloud with daily backups. You can download your records as CSV anytime, and we support two-factor authentication and passkeys for account security.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. There are no contracts and no cancellation fees. Start with a free 30-day trial, and cancel anytime if it's not for you.
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Join STR investors who trust STR Tax Loophole to track their material participation hours and stay audit-ready year-round.