



Your primary residence (or apartment you rent) may be rented for 14 days or fewer per year
Rental income received for those days is not taxable
The rent must be reasonable (fair market value)
The rental must serve a legitimate business purpose (e.g., planning meetings, board meetings, off-sites)
Proper documentation and payment are required
It is not 14 days per business — it’s 14 days per property
You cannot “estimate” rent without support
Personal or informal meetings do not qualify
Personal or informal meetings do not qualify
If reviewed, the IRS typically asks for:
A fair market rent analysis (comparable properties)
Meeting agendas and business purpose
Invoices and proof of payment
Attendance records or notes
Confirmation that the 14-day limit was not exceeded
Every year you wait is another year of rental income you could have earned completely tax-free.
This strategy is legal, IRS approved, and available to you right now. All it takes is the right documentation and the right team.
CFO & More helps homeowners and business owners legally reduce their tax burden using strategies that are written directly into the tax code. The Augusta Rule is one of the most powerful and most overlooked tools available. We handle everything eligibility review, fair market rent analysis, documentation,and audit protection so you can earn more and stress less.
To be transparent, this is not for everyone. If you are primarily looking for bookkeeping support or occasional tax prep conversations, you do not need a fractional CFO. This is for businesses that want executive-level financial leadership and are actively growing.
If the business doesn't have operational complexity, payroll, or growth plans, a CFO likely isn't necessary.
If you're looking for a quick fix for one issue, this isn't that. This is ongoing financial leadership.
If you're primarily looking for bookkeeping support or occasional tax prep conversations, you don't need a fractional CFO.
Businesses under $1M in revenue
Owners looking only for compliance services
Companies unwilling to implement strategic recommendations
Businesses without growth, financing, or operational complexity
You own or rent a residence
A business (yours or your employer’s) has a legitimate need to rent the space
You want to reduce taxes without creating audit risk
We’ll tell you yes or no — and explain why.

If you’d like help determining eligibility or want us to prepare your Augusta Rule rent analysis and audit documentation, contact us below.
Tax strategies depend on individual facts and circumstances. The Augusta Rule requires strict compliance with IRS guidelines. CFO & More LLC does not guarantee tax outcomes, and implementation without proper documentation may increase audit risk.
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