Strategic Tax Planning for Lodging & Accommodation Businesses

Strategic Tax Advisory That Pays for Itself

Whether you operate a boutique hotel, manage a portfolio of short-term rentals, or run a family-owned motel, one thing’s certain: taxes are more complex than ever in hospitality. If the CPA only checks in at filing time, you’re probably leaving thousands on the table.


Straight Talk CPAs offers year-round tax planning for lodging and accommodation businesses that want to keep more of what they earn — legally and strategically. We help you anticipate liability, structure operations, and uncover deductions you didn’t even know you had.


We’re not here to send you a return once a year and disappear. We partner with you throughout the year, so you make the smartest financial moves before the deadlines hit.

  • Annual and quarterly tax projections.
  • Strategies for mixed-use, STR, or franchise operations.
  • Set up retirement plans and investments that lower your taxes.
  • Multi-state and local occupancy tax planning for hosts and operators.
  • Find and claim every legal deduction, credit, and write‑off that applies.
  • Real estate tax strategies, including cost segregation and depreciation.
  • Review your business setup and change it if needed (LLC, S‑Corp, partnership) to save on taxes and protect your business.

Our Tax Planning Services for Lodging & Accommodation Businesses Include:

More Than Filing — We Plan, Project, and Advise

Tailored for the Way You Operate


From seasonal occupancy and nightly rate management to cleaning fees, franchise royalties, and platform commissions, your tax picture is unique. We cut through the jargon and create a custom tax strategy that works for your operation, not just the IRS.


We work with:

  • Hotel and motel owners
  • Short-term rental hosts and property managers
  • Boutique and independent lodging operators
  • Bed-and-breakfasts and inns
  • Franchise operators and multi-property groups
  • Real estate investors with hospitality assets

Case Study: From Tax Guesswork to Predictable Savings

Meet Carlos — Boutique Hotel Owner


Carlos managed a growing 22-room boutique hotel but dreaded tax season. His previous accountant filed returns and told him what he owed — no strategies, no forecasting.


What Straight Talk CPAs did:

  • Built a quarterly projection model so he always knew what to set aside
  • Shifted him to a tax-efficient entity structure across his operating and property companies
  • Maximized depreciation with cost segregation and captured repair vs. improvement opportunities
  • Added a retirement plan that reduced his taxable income by $24,000
  • Created a multi-year tax strategy aligned with renovation cycles and expansion plans


The result?

Carlos cut his tax bill by $27,800 in his first year with us — and gained year-round clarity on his finances.

Let’s Make Your Taxes Work for You

You’ve worked hard to build your business. Now it’s time to keep more of the rewards.

  • Keep more of every booking with smarter, proactive tax moves
  • No more scramble season—know what’s coming before deadlines
  • Align your tax plan to your growth, cash flow, and expansion goals


📅 Claim your free tax strategy session and find out how much you can save now and in future years.

FAQs

  • What’s the difference between tax planning and tax filing?

    Tax filing is a once-a-year process to submit your returns to the IRS. Tax planning is a year-round strategy to legally reduce your tax bill, maximize deductions, and make smart financial moves before deadlines hit.


  • Who can benefit most from your tax planning services?

    Hotels, motels, short‑term rental hosts/managers, franchises, and hospitality investors.


  • How much can I realistically save with proactive tax planning?

    It varies; many see meaningful reductions via entity choice, depreciation, and timing (no guarantees).

  • Do I need to live in the same city or state to work with you?

    No. We work remotely nationwide with secure onboarding.

  • How do I get started?

    Book a free strategy session and share your latest tax return and recent financials.

Complete Solutions for Lodging & Accommodation Businesses