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Airbnb and taxes

Posted on 1/5/19 at 4:48 pm
Posted by rpg37
Ocean Springs, MS
Member since Sep 2008
47470 posts
Posted on 1/5/19 at 4:48 pm
Airbnb in MS shows up on my end as remitting taxes on my behalf (the host). This I assume is sales tax only. If this is correct, what kind of tax am I supposed to pay on my earnings (about $12k this year) - capital gains, income, etc.?

Furthermore, is this the same kind of tax that is supposed to be paid as if someone had a roommate and the owner of the house charged rent to them?

Just want to make sure I am understanding all these taxes...
Posted by iAmBatman
The Batcave
Member since Mar 2011
12382 posts
Posted on 1/5/19 at 5:05 pm to
Talk to an accountant if you don’t understand your situation.
Posted by Old Sarge
Dean of Admissions, LSU
Member since Jan 2012
55313 posts
Posted on 1/5/19 at 5:06 pm to
It is income

Posted by Weagle25
THE Football State.
Member since Oct 2011
46193 posts
Posted on 1/5/19 at 5:54 pm to
Airbnb tax remittance Mississippi
This post was edited on 1/5/19 at 5:55 pm
Posted by mandevilletiger34
Member since Dec 2010
863 posts
Posted on 1/5/19 at 11:05 pm to
quote:

I supposed to pay on my earnings (about $12k this year)


What area are you doing this in if you don't mind me asking?
We are looking to do an air bnb in the Bay St. Louis area.
Posted by rpg37
Ocean Springs, MS
Member since Sep 2008
47470 posts
Posted on 1/5/19 at 11:10 pm to
Oxford, MS. 80% of the money comes in from the home football game weekends and graduation.
Posted by baldona
Florida
Member since Feb 2016
20481 posts
Posted on 1/7/19 at 3:10 pm to
If Airbnb collects any tax, they are responsible for all sales tax related to the time of purchase. So everything including tourism taxes, bed taxes, etc. they are either supposed to collect none or all, there is not supposed to be multiple bodies collecting and paying for each stay.

But on another note, goodness man you need to figure out your taxes and tax basis BEFORE the year is over. It should be before you start your business not wait until tax season and figure it out.
Posted by LSUFanHouston
NOLA
Member since Jul 2009
37115 posts
Posted on 1/7/19 at 3:43 pm to
It's likely to be rental income, but there are also likely to be deduction you can take against that income.

You need to talk with a CPA.
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