Rental Property Tax Preparation & Planning

U.S. & Expat Landlords—Keep More of Your Rental Income

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Depreciation Rebuilds

    Missed depreciation can cost landlords thousands. We recreate every allowable deduction—land, building, fixtures—then file catch-up claims that often yield four- or five-figure refunds.

  • Deduction Optimization

    Mortgage interest, repairs, insurance, travel, and even home-office costs—if it’s legitimate, we’ll capture it. Our proprietary Rental Property Tax Claims checklist ensures nothing slips through the cracks.

  • Capital Gains & Exit Strategy

    Selling? We model Rental Property Gain Tax scenarios, layer in §1031 exchanges, and time disposals around your income peaks so you keep more after the sale.

  • Short-Term Rental Mastery

    AirBnB & VRBO hosts face state AirBnB Occupancy Taxes, platform 1099-Ks, and complex local rules. We handle quarterly filings, AirBnB Tax Deductions, and reconcile cleaning fees so hosts don’t overpay.

  • Cross-Border Compliance

    U.S. owners abroad must juggle Foreign Tax Credit 116, Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, and Form 5471 rules when property sits in an LLC. We calculate Foreign Tax Credit Limits, track domicile states, and stay on top of every tax filing deadline US so you don’t have to.

Meet Your Property-Tax Partners

Big Cake Tax is a boutique firm that lives and breathes property-focused taxation. From single-family rentals in Denver to short-term lets in Lisbon, our CPAs and enrolled agents help owners reduce liability, stay compliant, and sleep better at night. We combine deep knowledge of Rental Property Taxes, Expat Taxation, and Tax Resolution Services into one seamless offering.

Hear from Our Clients

  • “I recouped $14,732 in back depreciation on my duplex. Big Cake Tax found deductions even my previous accountant missed.”

    —Aisha K., Dallas & Dubai

  • “Their Expatriate Tax Calculator showed exactly how Portugal’s NHR regime and U.S. passive-loss rules interact. Five emails later, my return was done—no headache.”

    —Luis R., Lisbon

  • “Airbnb sent three different 1099s. They sorted it, filed my city occupancy taxes, and my audit risk vanished.”

    —Chanel T., Atlanta

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. Even with the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, rental income is passive and must be reported. We offset it with expenses and, if you pay foreign property tax, a Foreign Tax Credit.

  • We place the property in service on the first rental day, then prorate depreciation for that portion of the year. Our Depreciation Rebuild covers the transition.

  • Repairs are deductible now; improvements are capitalized and depreciated. We classify each line item to maximize your Rental Property Tax Benefits.

  • Absolutely. Many domicile states levy both failure-to-file and failure-to-pay penalties. We monitor every tax filing deadline US.

  • Yes. Our Tax Resolution Services cover CP2000 notices, audit representation, and installment agreements.