Taxes
Taxes
Deductions
- Rules
What expenses are deductible from my Airbnb income as a host of a stay?
Deductible items may include rent, mortgage, cleaning fees, rental commissions, insurance, and other expenses. - How-to
Are Airbnb.org stays tax-deductible?
It is not possible for us to provide charitable donation tax receipts for Airbnb.org stays at this time.
General info
- How-to
How do taxes work for hosts?
Taxes rules can be complex and there can be different rules per region. We have info to help guide you. - How-to
How does tax payout and reporting work?
When we collect and remit occupancy taxes on your behalf, you can find the total occupancy tax amount in your transaction history and in you… - How-to
US income tax reporting overview for Hosts
As a US company, we're required to collect certain taxpayer information from hosts who have US-sourced income. - How-to
Changing US taxpayer information
You can edit your taxpayer information or change the way your earnings are assigned between multiple taxpayers in your payout preferences. - Rules
Do I need to pay taxes on income I earn from hosting experiences?
Airbnb doesn’t give tax advice. However, you can find specific info about local tax laws, regulations, and more in our Responsible Hosting a… - Rules
What kind of taxes do I need to pay as an Airbnb Experience host outside of the United States?
Taxes can be complicated, and you should take time to understand the rules as they apply to you and your particular situation. - Rules
Resources for the 2020 US Tax Season
Ernst and Young has prepared an overview of tax considerations for Airbnb hosts relating to the US taxation of rental income. This is for gu… - Rules
Value Added Tax (VAT) and how it applies to you
Value Added Tax, or VAT, is a tax assessed on the supply of goods and services. Airbnb charges VAT on its service fees for customers. - Rules
Add your VAT ID number
If you have a VAT ID number, you can associate it with your Airbnb account. You can make changes in your account settings. - How-to
Locating your VAT invoice
Hosts and guests can access their VAT invoices in their Airbnb account. - Rules
Guidance on Goods and Services Tax (GST) for India Hosts
You should consult with professionals for advice concerning tax matters.
Occupancy taxes
- How-to
How do taxes work for hosts?
Taxes rules can be complex and there can be different rules per region. We have info to help guide you. - How-to
How does tax payout and reporting work?
When we collect and remit occupancy taxes on your behalf, you can find the total occupancy tax amount in your transaction history and in you… - How-to
How does occupancy tax collection and remittance by Airbnb work?
We automatically collect and pay occupancy taxes on behalf of hosts whenever a guest pays for a booking in specific jurisdictions. - Rules
In what areas is occupancy tax collection and remittance by Airbnb available?
Airbnb is collecting and remitting taxes on behalf of the host in a number of locations worldwide. - How-to
Can I collect occupancy taxes for bookings?
If you’ve provided your business tax ID and relevant tourist tax registration info, you may be eligible to collect taxes directly from guest… - How-to
How to add taxes to listings
If you’ve provided us with the relevant tax info, you may be eligible to collect taxes directly from guests by using our professional hostin… - How-to
How does manual occupancy tax collection and payment work?
Hosts generally need to collect occupancy taxes manually unless automatic occupancy tax collection and payment is set up for their jurisdict… - How-to
How does occupancy tax collection and remittance work for hotels on Airbnb Travel LLC?
We automatically collect and pay occupancy taxes on behalf of hotels whenever a guest pays for a booking in specific jurisdictions.
US tax information reporting
- Rules
Tax documents from Airbnb
Depending on your account status, the taxpayer information you've submitted to Airbnb and other factors, you may receive a tax form from Air… - How-to
Where do I find my Airbnb earnings for tax purposes?
You can review your earnings at any time from your Airbnb account. You can filter transactions by payout method, listing, and date. - How-to
US tax form (1099/1042-S) corrections
You can edit your taxpayer information or change the way your earnings are assigned between multiple taxpayers by accessing your payout pref… - Rules
Host taxes and payouts
Airbnb may be withholding taxes because you haven’t submitted your taxpayer information. Find out what else may be holding up your payout. - Legal terms
Disclosure: Electronic Delivery Consent of Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) Information Tax Returns
Here’s some important information about your taxes when you host on Airbnb.