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Track your hours against your cleaner's hours with one-tap templates. Every entry is time-stamped and can't be back-dated. That's what makes it hold up.
Why time-stamped entries matter
Every entry is time-stamped and can't be back-dated. That's what makes it hold up. Each entry records both the date you did the work and the server timestamp when you logged it, and keeps a full history of any edits. (Temp. Reg. § 1.469-5T(f)(4).)
Frequently asked questions
Why do I have to log cleaner and handyman hours if I am using the 100-hour test?
To pass the 100-hour test, you and your spouse must put in at least 100 hours AND at least as many hours as any other person who works on the property, including cleaners, co-hosts, and handymen. (Temp. Reg. § 1.469-5T(a)(3).)
What are “investor hours” and why don’t they count?
Time spent acting like an investor—such as reviewing financial statements, checking bank balances, or browsing Zillow for new properties—does not count toward your participation hours. (Temp. Reg. § 1.469-5T(f)(2)(ii).)
Why does the log flag entries added more than 14 days after the work date?
Every entry is time-stamped and can't be back-dated. That's what makes it hold up. Entries logged close to the day of work carry much more weight than calendars reconstructed months later. (Temp. Reg. § 1.469-5T(f)(4).)
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