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The Augusta Rule

Document qualified business use of your home.

Evaluate whether short-term rental treatment may fit legitimate business meetings or events, then establish defensible purpose, pricing, and records.

The Situation

You operate a legitimate business and occasionally host strategic planning meetings, board meetings, or client events at your personal residence.

Advisory Evaluation

We evaluate whether your business activities qualify for Section 280A(g) treatment, determining if the events are legitimate, ordinary, and necessary business functions rather than disguised personal gatherings.

The Tradeoffs

The rule is strictly limited to 14 days per year. It requires transferring funds from the business to the owner, reducing business income. It invites heavy IRS scrutiny if not handled with precise, arm's-length formality.

Documentation Needs

Demands rigorous documentation including formal meeting minutes, a written rental agreement between the business and the homeowner, market rent comparables, and invoice and payment records.

Professional Coordination

We review the structure within your overall entity plan and may coordinate with legal counsel to ensure corporate minutes and lease agreements reflect standard commercial practices.

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Is this the right move?

Strategies depend on each client’s facts, eligibility, goals, and current law. We help evaluate if this approach fits your situation before you commit capital or make structural changes. No strategy or outcome is guaranteed.