Airbnb and Short-Term Rental Tax Calculator
Enter rental income, rental-share expenses, use days, average guest stay, services, and participation to screen the federal reporting path.
Schedule E, Schedule C, and passive-activity treatment
Ordinary rental activity generally goes on Schedule E. Providing substantial services mainly for guest convenience can require Schedule C and may create self-employment tax; cleaning only between guests is not automatically substantial.
For passive-activity purposes, an average customer stay of 7 days or less is not treated as a rental activity. A stay of 30 days or less with significant personal services also falls outside the rental definition; material participation then matters.
Frequently asked questions
Is Airbnb income reported on Schedule E or Schedule C?
Most rental activity is reported on Schedule E. If you provide substantial services mainly for guest convenience, the activity may be reported on Schedule C.
What is the 14-day rental rule?
If you use a dwelling as a home and rent it for fewer than 15 days during the year, the rental income is generally not reported and rental expenses are not deducted.
Can a short-term rental loss offset wages?
Not automatically. The home-use expense limit, passive-activity rules, the short-stay definition, and material participation can each affect whether and when a loss is allowed.
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