How taxes work for hosts

Whether you’re a seasoned hospitality pro, or have just started hosting, it’s important to understand how taxes work for you. As a host, depending on your location, you may be required to collect local taxes on accommodation or Value Added Tax (VAT) from your guests.

Local taxes on accommodation

If you determine that you need to collect taxes, it's important that guests are informed of the exact tax amount prior to booking.

In some locations, Airbnb hosts may have a collect and remit feature available to handle taxes on accommodation. Hosts should not collect taxes separately for those jurisdictions.

If you’re a host who has provided your business tax ID and relevant tourist tax registration info, you may be eligible to collect taxes directly from guests by using our professional hosting tools.

If automatic tax collection and payment isn't available for your listing, you can collect taxes on accommodation manually with a special offer or the Resolution Center.

When VAT may apply

If your country of residence is part of the European Union, Latin America, China, or South Korea, you may need to assess VAT on the services you provide. We encourage you to consult a tax advisor in your jurisdiction for more insight or if you need assistance assessing VAT on the services you provide.

Additionally, Airbnb is required to collect VAT on its service fees in countries that tax electronically supplied services. Find a list of the current countries this applies to.