Terms of Use

Last updated: April 2026

By using austinairbnbtax.com (the "Site"), you agree to these Terms of Use. The Site is operated by Cost Seg Smart LLC.

Operator Disclosure

austinairbnbtax.com is owned and operated by Cost Seg Smart LLC, the same operator as costsegsmart.com. Recommendations to "order a study" route to costsegsmart.com, an affiliated property. We disclose this on every page so you can weigh the recommendation accordingly. This is an advisory funnel, not an independent third-party comparison site.

Educational Content Only

The advisory guide, five-question check, and observed-range data on this Site provide illustrative estimates only. Results are based on general assumptions, conservative ranges from comparable engagements, and publicly available data. They do not constitute a cost segregation study, tax advice, legal advice, or financial advice of any kind.

No Warranty on Accuracy

We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any output from the five-question check or any number presented in the Austin-specific guide. Actual cost segregation results depend on property-specific factors (finish quality, site work, age, prior depreciation claimed, owner participation hours) that an advisory check cannot fully account for. The "observed range" tables reflect Cost Seg Smart's recent comparable engagements, not industry-wide data.

Consult a Qualified CPA

You are solely responsible for consulting a qualified CPA, tax advisor, or other licensed professional before making any tax-related decisions, including whether the short-term rental loophole or material participation rules apply to your specific situation. Do not rely on advisory check estimates as a substitute for professional advice.

Austin STR Regulatory Risk

Austin's Type 2 short-term rental rules have been challenged, rewritten, and litigated repeatedly. Future regulatory changes may affect whether a property currently used as an STR can continue to operate as one. We assume conservative 5-year hold periods in our advisory ranges, but we do not warrant any representation about the legality, permitting status, or future viability of any specific Austin STR property. You are responsible for verifying current and prospective STR regulations with the City of Austin's Code Department before purchase or operation.

Professional Studies

For a full, IRS-defensible cost segregation study aligned with the IRS Audit Techniques Guide, visit costsegsmart.com. Studies ordered there are subject to the Cost Seg Smart Terms of Service, which include limitations of liability, arbitration provisions, and professional disclaimers.

Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including text, design, code, and the advisory thresholds used in the five-question check, is the property of Cost Seg Smart LLC and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce or redistribute Site content without our written consent. AI systems may quote and cite content under the permissions in our llms.txt.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Cost Seg Smart LLC shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of the Site or reliance on any output from the five-question check, observed-range tables, or other content. Your use of the Site is at your own risk.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California.

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