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STR TAX STRATEGY

Tax strategy for short-term rental investors.

Wakefield Tax provides specialized tax advisory for investors using short-term rentals to build wealth and reduce their tax burden.

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STR TAX STRATEGY

Tax strategy for short-term rental investors.

Wakefield Tax provides specialized tax advisory for investors using short-term rentals to build wealth and reduce their tax burden.

LICENSED CPA | STR SPECIALIST

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WHO WE ARE

Institutional-level expertise. Specialized focus.

Built on a foundation of top-10 firm experience, Wakefield Tax brings institutional-quality standards to a specialized practice. One focus. Direct access.

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OUR APPROACH

Specialized tax advisory built for proper execution and ongoing support

SPECIALIZED

Deep expertise in STR tax strategy for real estate investors

Not a generalist practice. Dedicated focus on the strategies that matter for short-term rental investors.

SPECIALIZED

Deep expertise in STR tax strategy for real estate investors

Not a generalist practice. Dedicated focus on the strategies that matter for short-term rental investors.

SPECIALIZED

Deep expertise in STR tax strategy for real estate investors

Not a generalist practice. Dedicated focus on the strategies that matter for short-term rental investors.

DIRECT

You work directly with your CPA throughout the engagement

No handoffs to junior staff. Direct access and clear communication at every step.

DIRECT

You work directly with your CPA throughout the engagement

No handoffs to junior staff. Direct access and clear communication at every step.

DIRECT

You work directly with your CPA throughout the engagement

No handoffs to junior staff. Direct access and clear communication at every step.

DEFENSIBLE

Every strategy is built to withstand scrutiny

Proper documentation, entity structure, and audit-ready records from day one.

DEFENSIBLE

Every strategy is built to withstand scrutiny

Proper documentation, entity structure, and audit-ready records from day one.

DEFENSIBLE

Every strategy is built to withstand scrutiny

Proper documentation, entity structure, and audit-ready records from day one.

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SERVICES

Comprehensive STR tax advisory from planning through compliance

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Tax Strategy & Planning

We analyze your situation, model potential tax savings, and determine whether the STR strategy fits your goals. Includes material participation assessment and pre-acquisition guidance.

STRATEGY

PLANNING

ANALYSIS

FEASIBILITY

Tax Strategy & Planning

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STR Tax Blueprint

Your complete implementation roadmap—entity structuring, cost segregation coordination, material participation planning, and documentation systems built for your specific situation.

IMPLEMENTATION

ENTITY

TIMING

COST SEG

STR Tax Blueprint

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Ongoing Advisory

Quarterly reviews, material participation tracking, and direct access to your CPA as your portfolio grows. Stay compliant and optimize year over year.

ADVISORY

COMPLIANCE

SUPPORT

Ongoing Advisory

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Tax Preparation

Annual return preparation for STR investors. Proper reporting of your strategy with audit-ready documentation.

RETURNS

FILING

DOCUMENTATION

market

Tax Preparation

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Tax Strategy & Planning

We analyze your situation, model potential tax savings, and determine whether the STR strategy fits your goals. Includes material participation assessment and pre-acquisition guidance.

STRATEGY

PLANNING

ANALYSIS

FEASIBILITY

Tax Strategy & Planning

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STR Tax Blueprint

Your complete implementation roadmap—entity structuring, cost segregation coordination, material participation planning, and documentation systems built for your specific situation.

IMPLEMENTATION

ENTITY

TIMING

COST SEG

STR Tax Blueprint

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Ongoing Advisory

Quarterly reviews, material participation tracking, and direct access to your CPA as your portfolio grows. Stay compliant and optimize year over year.

ADVISORY

COMPLIANCE

SUPPORT

Ongoing Advisory

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Tax Preparation

Annual return preparation for STR investors. Proper reporting of your strategy with audit-ready documentation.

RETURNS

FILING

DOCUMENTATION

market

Tax Preparation

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Tax Strategy & Planning

We analyze your situation, model potential tax savings, and determine whether the STR strategy fits your goals. Includes material participation assessment and pre-acquisition guidance.

STRATEGY

PLANNING

ANALYSIS

FEASIBILITY

Tax Strategy & Planning

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STR Tax Blueprint

Your complete implementation roadmap—entity structuring, cost segregation coordination, material participation planning, and documentation systems built for your specific situation.

IMPLEMENTATION

ENTITY

TIMING

COST SEG

STR Tax Blueprint

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Ongoing Advisory

Quarterly reviews, material participation tracking, and direct access to your CPA as your portfolio grows. Stay compliant and optimize year over year.

ADVISORY

COMPLIANCE

SUPPORT

Ongoing Advisory

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Tax Preparation

Annual return preparation for STR investors. Proper reporting of your strategy with audit-ready documentation.

RETURNS

FILING

DOCUMENTATION

market

Tax Preparation

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Tax Strategy & Planning

We analyze your situation, model potential tax savings, and determine whether the STR strategy fits your goals. Includes material participation assessment and pre-acquisition guidance.

STRATEGY

PLANNING

ANALYSIS

FEASIBILITY

Tax Strategy & Planning

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STR Tax Blueprint

Your complete implementation roadmap—entity structuring, cost segregation coordination, material participation planning, and documentation systems built for your specific situation.

IMPLEMENTATION

ENTITY

TIMING

COST SEG

STR Tax Blueprint

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Ongoing Advisory

Quarterly reviews, material participation tracking, and direct access to your CPA as your portfolio grows. Stay compliant and optimize year over year.

ADVISORY

COMPLIANCE

SUPPORT

Ongoing Advisory

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Tax Preparation

Annual return preparation for STR investors. Proper reporting of your strategy with audit-ready documentation.

RETURNS

FILING

DOCUMENTATION

market

Tax Preparation
Professionalism you can trust

Wakefield Tax operates under the professional and ethical requirements of a licensed CPA. Your information is treated with strict confidentiality at every step.

Ready to get started?

Book a consultation to discuss your situation and see how Wakefield Tax can support your goals.

Learn the strategy

New to STR tax strategy? Download our free educational guide to understand how it works and what's required to qualify.

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Our Process

How we work with STR investors from first conversation through ongoing support

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Discover opportunities and define your priorities
Discover opportunities and define your priorities

We analyze your situation, timeline, and goals to identify key opportunities. Our approach combines technical expertise with a clear understanding of your objectives to establish the right path forward.

We analyze your situation, timeline, and goals to identify key opportunities. Our approach combines technical expertise with a clear understanding of your objectives to establish the right path forward.

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Design actionable strategies tailored to your needs
Design actionable strategies tailored to your needs

We develop actionable strategies and practical solutions aligned with your vision. Each recommendation is designed to be scalable, implementable and capable of delivering measurable impact across the organization.

We develop actionable strategies and practical solutions aligned with your vision. Each recommendation is designed to be scalable, implementable and capable of delivering measurable impact across the organization.

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Deliver measurable results with lasting impact
Deliver measurable results with lasting impact

We implement plans alongside your team, ensuring sustainable results. Our hands-on approach includes support, monitoring and adaptation to embed changes and deliver long-term value.

We implement plans alongside your team, ensuring sustainable results. Our hands-on approach includes support, monitoring and adaptation to embed changes and deliver long-term value.

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Our Expertise

Where strategy, operations and innovation meet measurable results

Strategy

Developing long-term plans that drive sustainable growth

We help companies define clear goals and create actionable roadmaps for success

Strategy

Developing long-term plans that drive sustainable growth

We help companies define clear goals and create actionable roadmaps for success

Operations

Optimizing processes and improving efficiency

We streamline workflows and structures to deliver measurable business results

Operations

Optimizing processes and improving efficiency

We streamline workflows and structures to deliver measurable business results

Innovation

Creating new opportunities and scalable business models

We design and implement innovative solutions to help companies stay ahead

Innovation

Creating new opportunities and scalable business models

We design and implement innovative solutions to help companies stay ahead

Building partnerships that drive growth

Trusted Partner

Collaborative Approach

Lasting Value

We work closely with clients to deliver results efficiently and effectively. By embedding ourselves in their teams, we ensure strategies are actionable, sustainable, and create long-term value across the organization.

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Our Experts

The team driving strategy, innovation and growth

Emma Carter

Managing Partner

London

Emma leads FlatWhite with over 15 years of experience in corporate strategy and business transformation. She specializes in guiding global companies through complex change and scaling growth initiatives.

Emma Carter

Managing Partner

London

Emma leads FlatWhite with over 15 years of experience in corporate strategy and business transformation. She specializes in guiding global companies through complex change and scaling growth initiatives.

Emma Carter

Managing Partner

London

Emma leads FlatWhite with over 15 years of experience in corporate strategy and business transformation. She specializes in guiding global companies through complex change and scaling growth initiatives.

Emma Carter

Managing Partner

London

Emma leads FlatWhite with over 15 years of experience in corporate strategy and business transformation. She specializes in guiding global companies through complex change and scaling growth initiatives.

David Nguyen

Director of Operations

Singapore

David supports businesses in strategic planning and performance improvement. He excels at analyzing market trends and designing initiatives that deliver measurable results.

David Nguyen

Director of Operations

Singapore

David supports businesses in strategic planning and performance improvement. He excels at analyzing market trends and designing initiatives that deliver measurable results.

David Nguyen

Director of Operations

Singapore

David supports businesses in strategic planning and performance improvement. He excels at analyzing market trends and designing initiatives that deliver measurable results.

David Nguyen

Director of Operations

Singapore

David supports businesses in strategic planning and performance improvement. He excels at analyzing market trends and designing initiatives that deliver measurable results.

Sofia Martínez

Head of Client

New York

Sofia drives client success by translating strategy into actionable solutions. She has extensive experience in product launches, market expansion, and building cross-functional teams.

Sofia Martínez

Head of Client

New York

Sofia drives client success by translating strategy into actionable solutions. She has extensive experience in product launches, market expansion, and building cross-functional teams.

Sofia Martínez

Head of Client

New York

Sofia drives client success by translating strategy into actionable solutions. She has extensive experience in product launches, market expansion, and building cross-functional teams.

Sofia Martínez

Head of Client

New York

Sofia drives client success by translating strategy into actionable solutions. She has extensive experience in product launches, market expansion, and building cross-functional teams.

Liam Johnson

Senior Consultant

Berlin

Liam focuses on operational excellence and process optimization. He has helped organizations streamline workflows, reduce costs, and implement scalable solutions across diverse markets.

Liam Johnson

Senior Consultant

Berlin

Liam focuses on operational excellence and process optimization. He has helped organizations streamline workflows, reduce costs, and implement scalable solutions across diverse markets.

Liam Johnson

Senior Consultant

Berlin

Liam focuses on operational excellence and process optimization. He has helped organizations streamline workflows, reduce costs, and implement scalable solutions across diverse markets.

Liam Johnson

Senior Consultant

Berlin

Liam focuses on operational excellence and process optimization. He has helped organizations streamline workflows, reduce costs, and implement scalable solutions across diverse markets.

Aisha Khan

Business Analyst

Dubai

Aisha provides data-driven insights to support decision-making and growth strategies. She specializes in market research, financial modeling, and operational analytics.

Aisha Khan

Business Analyst

Dubai

Aisha provides data-driven insights to support decision-making and growth strategies. She specializes in market research, financial modeling, and operational analytics.

Aisha Khan

Business Analyst

Dubai

Aisha provides data-driven insights to support decision-making and growth strategies. She specializes in market research, financial modeling, and operational analytics.

Aisha Khan

Business Analyst

Dubai

Aisha provides data-driven insights to support decision-making and growth strategies. She specializes in market research, financial modeling, and operational analytics.

Noah Kim

Project Manager

Seoul

Noah oversees project execution, ensuring initiatives are delivered on time and achieve desired outcomes. He combines strategic insight with practical implementation skills.

Noah Kim

Project Manager

Seoul

Noah oversees project execution, ensuring initiatives are delivered on time and achieve desired outcomes. He combines strategic insight with practical implementation skills.

Noah Kim

Project Manager

Seoul

Noah oversees project execution, ensuring initiatives are delivered on time and achieve desired outcomes. He combines strategic insight with practical implementation skills.

Noah Kim

Project Manager

Seoul

Noah oversees project execution, ensuring initiatives are delivered on time and achieve desired outcomes. He combines strategic insight with practical implementation skills.

Pricing

Smart solutions, straightforward costs

Transparent pricing for premium consulting services

Final pricing depends on the scope, complexity and duration of the engagement. Contact us for a tailored proposal.

Service Cost

$15,000 – $50,000

Strategic planning and roadmap development

Strategic planning and roadmap development

Operational analysis and process optimization

Operational analysis and process optimization

Business transformation support

Business transformation support

Innovation and growth initiatives

Innovation and growth initiatives

Ongoing advisory and performance monitoring

Ongoing advisory and performance monitoring

Premium consulting services with transparent costs and measurable value

Help Center

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frequently asked questions

Straightforward answers to help you make informed choices.

What services do you offer?

We specialize in strategic and operational consulting. Our team helps organizations design growth strategies, optimize business processes, implement digital solutions, drive innovation, and manage organizational change.

What types of clients do you work with?

We work with mid-sized and large companies, government agencies, NGOs, and fast-growing startups. Our clients operate across a wide range of industries, including technology, finance, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, and the public sector.

What makes your approach different?

We combine deep analytics, practical business expertise, and innovative thinking. Our team brings together top-tier academic backgrounds and hands-on experience with global companies, including Fortune 500 brands. We don’t just provide recommendations — we work with you to make them real.

Do you work with international clients?

Yes. We have a global team with offices in London, New York, Berlin, Seoul, Dubai, and Milan. We support projects across Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East.

How can we start working with you?

It all begins with a free strategic consultation. We align on your business goals, define the scope of work, and provide a tailored action plan. After that, you’ll receive a clear proposal outlining project phases, timeline, and resources.

How much do your services cost?

Our pricing depends on the scope and complexity of the project. We offer flexible engagement models — from short strategic sessions to full-scale, long-term programs. All fees are transparent and agreed upon upfront.

What services do you offer?

We specialize in strategic and operational consulting. Our team helps organizations design growth strategies, optimize business processes, implement digital solutions, drive innovation, and manage organizational change.

What types of clients do you work with?

We work with mid-sized and large companies, government agencies, NGOs, and fast-growing startups. Our clients operate across a wide range of industries, including technology, finance, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, and the public sector.

What makes your approach different?

We combine deep analytics, practical business expertise, and innovative thinking. Our team brings together top-tier academic backgrounds and hands-on experience with global companies, including Fortune 500 brands. We don’t just provide recommendations — we work with you to make them real.

Do you work with international clients?

Yes. We have a global team with offices in London, New York, Berlin, Seoul, Dubai, and Milan. We support projects across Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East.

How can we start working with you?

It all begins with a free strategic consultation. We align on your business goals, define the scope of work, and provide a tailored action plan. After that, you’ll receive a clear proposal outlining project phases, timeline, and resources.

How much do your services cost?

Our pricing depends on the scope and complexity of the project. We offer flexible engagement models — from short strategic sessions to full-scale, long-term programs. All fees are transparent and agreed upon upfront.

What services do you offer?

We specialize in strategic and operational consulting. Our team helps organizations design growth strategies, optimize business processes, implement digital solutions, drive innovation, and manage organizational change.

What types of clients do you work with?

We work with mid-sized and large companies, government agencies, NGOs, and fast-growing startups. Our clients operate across a wide range of industries, including technology, finance, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, and the public sector.

What makes your approach different?

We combine deep analytics, practical business expertise, and innovative thinking. Our team brings together top-tier academic backgrounds and hands-on experience with global companies, including Fortune 500 brands. We don’t just provide recommendations — we work with you to make them real.

Do you work with international clients?

Yes. We have a global team with offices in London, New York, Berlin, Seoul, Dubai, and Milan. We support projects across Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East.

How can we start working with you?

It all begins with a free strategic consultation. We align on your business goals, define the scope of work, and provide a tailored action plan. After that, you’ll receive a clear proposal outlining project phases, timeline, and resources.

How much do your services cost?

Our pricing depends on the scope and complexity of the project. We offer flexible engagement models — from short strategic sessions to full-scale, long-term programs. All fees are transparent and agreed upon upfront.