Tag: taxes

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regulations

Occupancy Tax on Short-Term Rentals: Who Collects It, Who Remits It, and Where Hosts Get Caught Out

Airbnb and Vrbo collect lodging tax in some jurisdictions and not others, and direct bookings are almost always yours. How the layers work, who remits, and how to reconcile both.

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regulations

Airbnb Taxes for US Hosts: Schedule E vs Schedule C, the 14-Day Rule and What You Can Deduct

How the IRS taxes short-term rental income: the 14-day exclusion, Schedule E versus Schedule C, the seven-day average-stay test, depreciation, the 1099-K threshold and lodging tax.

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how-to

Vacation Rental Occupancy Tax Automation: Let Software Handle It

Occupancy tax automation helps vacation rental operators calculate, track, file, and reconcile lodging taxes with far fewer manual errors. Here is what it really does, which tools handle it well, and where software still needs human oversight.

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how-to

How to Manage Short-Term Rental Taxes with Software

Learn how to manage short-term rental taxes with software, from income tracking and occupancy tax collection to deductible expenses, reports, and year-end filing prep.

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guides

Vacation Rental Accounting: Bookkeeping Best Practices

Practical bookkeeping for vacation rental owners: separating accounts, tracking income and expenses per property, handling occupancy taxes, and getting ready for tax season.

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guides

Vacation Rental Tax Management: What Every Host Should Know

Navigate vacation rental taxes like a pro with our comprehensive guide covering income reporting, deductions, record-keeping, and compliance strategies for short-term rental hosts.

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