Originally Posted by
hurnik
I suppose other option is to use the Delta Stays, but given I've not used my $250 or whatever credit from the Reserve card, it would get credited back, thus wiping out any MQD, right?
Originally Posted by
sydneyracquelle
Don’t pay DL the $600. Use the $200/$250 DL Stays credit asap as that’s real money in your pocket. And prepay $1,700-$2,000 of IRS taxes before 12/31 on your Reserve card. You’ll get it back in April after you file your 2025 return.
I don’t think Delta Stays are currently earning MQDs - that promo ended in October:
https://carsandstays.delta.com/lp/b/mqd-loyalty#.
Terms and Conditions for Delta Cars & Stays Limited Time Offer of 1 MQD Per Dollar
MQD Offer: Car Rental, Hotel and Vacation Rental bookings reserved on carsandstays.delta.comOpens in a new window from August 29, 2025 through October 24, 2025 (for travel dates from August 29, 2025 through October 31, 2025) will be eligible to earn Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) upon the completion of a qualifying car rental, hotel or vacation rental booking. For clarity, this offer does not include any stays or car rentals booked through Delta Vacations or any cruises booked through Delta