25 Tax Write-Offs for Airbnb Hosts
NAICS business codeYour NAICS business code is a six-digit string of numbers that shows the type of work your business does. NAICS stands for North American Industry Classification System. When you do your taxes, you'll enter it in Box B of your Schedule C.721100
Reviewed bya tax professionalThis content has been reviewed by an Enrolled Agent (EA) with the IRS — the highest credential awarded by the agency. Enrolled Agents are empowered to represent all taxpayers before the IRS, on all types of tax-related matters. Accountants who earn this certification have passed a comprehensive three-part exam on individual and business tax returns. To maintain EA status, they must stay up to date in the field by completing 72 hours of continuing education every three years.As an Airbnb host, you're used to putting the finishing touches on a place to ensure guests feel at home when they book a stay.
Here at Keeper, we want to help you fill out your Schedule C with equal flair, to ensure as much of your hard-earned income also stays with you.
The lockbox you bought so guests can enjoy contactless entry? That's a write-off. Property insurance? It belongs on your Schedule C! Buying social media ads to market your listing? You get the idea.
Read on for a list of even more write-offs for rental property hosts.
Marketing materials like postcards, property signs, and even ads can be written off.
You can write off lockboxes and spare keys you keep outside the property so people can check in without you there.
Write off any costs associated with cleaning your property or washing sheets, towels, and other linens.
Utility bills, like electricity, gas, and water for the property, can be written off.
You can write off up to $2,500 for individual repairs to your property.
Treating your guests pays off! Write off that bottle of wine or house breakfast.
The percentage Airbnb takes for every guest? You get to write it off.
Write off the streaming service you pay for so guests have music during their stay.
Write off anything related to keeping your rental space safe and cozy!
If you drive for work ...
If you have to drive to meet a renter at the property or to pick up furniture, decorations, or home essentials, you can write off some of your car expenses.
Parking for a meeting downtown, or any other work trip, is tax-deductible!
A toll while driving to or from a work destination is tax-deductible!
If you buy a new car, you can write off part of the cost every year for five years.
Flashlights, tire iron, duct tape, and other tools you may need in your vehicle are deductible.
Car insurance monthly fees, registration, even roadside assistance are partially deductible.
Oil changes, repairs, and regular checkups are all tax-deductible if you drive for work.
If you discuss work at a restaurant ...
Whether you're a new or seasoned rental property host, there's a lot to be gained from meeting with fellow property hosts or rental owners to learn from their work experiences. This counts as a business meal, so you can write off the cost of the meal.
If you discuss work with a coworker, mentor, client, or prospective client, it's a write-off!
If you leave town for work ...
If you travel to scope out a new potential rental property or to attend a real estate conference in another city, you can write off the associated costs because it counts as a business trip.
Planes, trains, and car rentals are all work-related travel costs that can be written off.
When you travel for work, lodging expenses such as hotel rooms or Airbnb are write-offs.
When you're traveling for work, all meals are tax-deductible. Even takeout!
If you work from home ...
If you work from home, on things like renter communication or writing and advertising property listings, lower your taxable income by deducting your home office expenses.
A desk, chairs, lamps, and other home office necessities are all tax write-offs.
You can write off up to $2,500 for individual repairs to your property.
Gotta keep the lights on in your home office! A portion of your electricity bill counts.
Whether it's rental or homeowners insurance, you can write off a portion through your home office deduction.
It'd be hard to work in an office without running water, huh? Your water bill counts.
Your Comcast bill is a tax write-off. You need internet to do your job!
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