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How Real Estate Agents Can Save Taxes with the Augusta Rule - Quantum Financial Planning

How Real Estate Agents Can Save Taxes with “The Augusta Rule” for Content Creation

April 22, 2024 By Jordan Curnutt, CFP®

How Real Estate Agents Can Save Taxes with the Augusta Rule - Quantum Financial Planning

In the fast-paced world of real estate marketing, leveraging social media content has become essential. Social media is pivotal for agents looking to attract clients and grow their businesses. 

But did you know that you can  use a tax strategy called “The Augusta Rule” to save money and create social media content? 

This article will guide you through how the Augusta Rule works. I’ll also outline how you can save tax dollars for your real estate business,  while investing in content marketing .

How Does The “Augusta Rule” Work?

“The Augusta Rule” gets its name from the renowned Master’s Tournament held in Augusta, Georgia. 

During this event, local residents saw an opportunity to earn extra income by renting out their homes to tournament visitors. What’s fascinating about this is the tax advantage it offers. 

Typically, rental income is taxable. However, the Augusta Rule (IRC Section 280A(g)) allows homeowners to rent out their primary residence for up to 14 days per year without reporting or paying taxes on the rental income.

Understanding “The Augusta Rule”

Understanding this rule’s nuances provides a unique opportunity for real estate agents. By renting out your primary residence to your business for content creation, you claim deductions while receiving tax-free rental income, providing a tax benefit.

Utilizing “The Augusta Rule” for Content Creation

Traditionally, the Augusta Rule was used for hosting events or meetings to take advantage of this business deduction.

However, with the rise of content creation, real estate agents can adapt it to serve as production space. 

Whether you’re shooting YouTube videos, creating Instagram Reels, or conducting client interviews, your home can double as a production hub. By having your business pay you for using your space, you can claim a deduction for it while excluding the rental income from your tax return.

Meeting the Requirements for “The Augusta Rule” Tax Strategy

If you’re considering using the Augusta Rule as a tax strategy, start by engaging your Certified Public Accountant (CPA). 

To ensure compliance and maximize benefits, it’s essential to meet certain requirements:

  1. Show Legitimate Business Purpose: Establish a lawful business transaction between your business and yourself, operating as an S-corporation, partnership, or C-corporation. This is not applicable to disregarded entities like single-member LLCs treated as sole proprietorships.
  2. Determine Fair Rental Fee: Research local rental prices in your area to determine a fair rental fee for your space. Platforms like Airbnb or VRBO can provide insights and support your claim in the event that you were to be audited.
  3. Create an Official Invoice: Generate an invoice from your name to your business, detailing the date, description, and rental fee of the space. Proper invoicing is crucial for accurate bookkeeping and successful tax deductions.
  4. File a 1099-MISC Form: Report the rental income at the business level by filing a 1099-MISC form. This ensures compliance with IRS reporting requirements and excludes the income from your personal income tax return.

Potential Outcome

Consider this scenario to see how “The Augusta Rule” can save you on taxes. Suppose you film video content at your home for 12 days a year at a fair rental fee of$400 per day. You would have a total rental income of $4,800, deductible to your real estate business. Your income level and tax bracket will determine just how much of a tax savings this is.

For example, if you are a single tax filer and your net business income is $250k, you would fall into the 32% marginal income tax bracket. This makes the $4,800 deduction from the Augusta Rule worth $1,536 of tax savings. All because you simply documented and got credit for a marketing strategy you were doing already.

Recap

To recap, leveraging “The Augusta Rule” for content creation can be a game changer for real estate agents. 

By using your home as a production space and ensuring compliance with the necessary requirements, you can turn content creation into a tax advantage. 

Remember to consult with your CPA to ensure you are following all IRS guidelines and making the most of this tax strategy. 

So, if this tax strategy sounds applicable to you, start utilizing “The Augusta Rule” today and turn your content creation into a tax advantage for your real estate business.

Here are some additional tips for using “The Augusta Rule” for content creation:

  • Make sure your content is high-quality and engaging. The better your content is, the more likely it is that your business will benefit from the tax deduction.
  • Track your expenses. Keep track of expenses associated with content creation, such as the cost of equipment, supplies, and travel. These expenses can also be deducted as business expenses.
  • Get creative. There are many ways to use your home as a production space for content creation. You can use your living room as a backdrop for interviews, your kitchen to film cooking demonstrations, or your backyard to shoot real estate videos.

In sum, by following these tips you can use “The Augusta Rule” to save money on taxes and grow your real estate business.

Jordan Curnutt, CFP®

Jordan Curnutt, CFP®, is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®️ for people who’ve worked hard, saved well, and want to retire without looking back. He helps clients proactively lower taxes, draw down their savings in a strategic way, and build a plan that turns their retirement goals into reality.

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  • How Does The “Augusta Rule” Work?
  • Understanding “The Augusta Rule”
  • Utilizing “The Augusta Rule” for Content Creation
  • Meeting the Requirements for “The Augusta Rule” Tax Strategy
  • Potential Outcome
  • Recap

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