453. The 5 Biggest Tax Mistakes STR Hosts Make
Thanks For Visiting
Airbnb Superhosts Annette Grant & Sarah Karakaian
4.9 • 590 Ratings
🗓️ 10 April 2025
⏱️ 24 minutes
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Summary
It’s tax time, and if you're a short-term rental host, this episode is a must-listen.
We’re breaking down the five biggest tax mistakes we see STR hosts make—and how to avoid them so you can keep more of what you earn. From understanding the seven-day rule to knowing how your cleaning schedule could trigger self-employment tax, we’re unpacking how STR income is classified and what actually qualifies for those juicy tax deductions.
We’re also sharing actionable tips on how to track your time, understand depreciation, and avoid missteps with personal use and local tax rules. Plus, we’ll introduce you to a tax pro we trust if you need expert guidance.
Quick disclaimer: We are not CPAs or tax professionals—just experienced hosts sharing what we’ve learned and linking you to the right resources. Always talk to your own tax pro!
Resources :
- Connect with Amanda Han — Tax advisor specializing in STR and real estate investors
- Download our STR Host Tax Cheat Sheet
- Subscribe to our YouTube Channel | 6 Ways to Use ChatGPT in Your Airbnb Business
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Want to know our best kept hosting secrets? They're all inside our STR must-haves master list, |
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| 0:11.0 | The must-have's master list is a checklist that we've been perfecting for over 12 years. |
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| 0:57.0 | You're listening to the Thanks for Visiting Podcast. |
| 0:59.9 | We believe hosting with Hart is at the core of every short-term rental. |
| 1:04.1 | With Annette's background in business operation. |
| 1:06.6 | And Sarah's extensive hospitality management and interior design experience, we have welcomed |
| 1:11.9 | thousands of guests from over 30 countries earning us over a million dollars and garnering |
| 1:17.2 | us thousands of five-star reviews. |
| 1:20.0 | We love sharing creative ways for your listing to stand out, serve your guests, and be profitable. |
| 1:26.7 | Each episode, we will have knowledgeable guests who bring |
| 1:29.3 | value to the short-term rental industry. Or we will share our stories of our own experiences |
| 1:34.2 | so you can implement actual improvements to your rentals. Whether you're experienced, new, or |
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