I manage several short-term vacation rentals, do I have to pay self-employment tax on this income or is it considered passive rental activity?

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Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown · Accepted Answer

Short-term vacation rental income can fall into different tax buckets depending on how the properties are operated, the level of services provided, and whether the activity rises to a trade or business rather than a more passive rental arrangement. Factors such as average guest stay length, cleaning For an answer applied to your exact numbers, bring this question to a licensed KGOB CPA in a focused session and leave with a clear next step.