Real Estate Investing
“What is the tax setup for my Airbnb short-term rentals?”
Short-term rentals like Airbnb often have a tax setup that depends on how the property is used, how much personal use there is, and whether the activity rises to the level of a business or stays more like a passive rental. The reporting can also be shaped by local occupancy taxes, platform reporting, and how expenses such as cleaning, repairs, depreciation, and mortgage interest are tracked. In many cases, the treatment changes with the number of properties, the level of services provided, and whether the owner actively manages bookings and turnover. A CPA who reads your specifics can usually tell you, in plain English, where this lands.
In your 60-minute session, the KGOB advisor handling it will:
- Read your exact situation and tell you, in plain English, what’s actually going on.
- Lay out your options and the trade-offs — no jargon, no judgment.
- Give you a clear next step you can act on, whether that’s with us or on your own.
“How am I taxed on my Airbnb short-term rental income?”
“What taxes apply to my Airbnb short-term rentals?”
“How should I report my Airbnb rental income for taxes?”
“What's the tax treatment for my short-term Airbnb rentals?”
“I flipped a severely distressed house in less than a year, will my massive profits be taxed as ordinary income or short-term capital gains?”
“I am selling a highly profitable rental property and want to use a 1031 exchange, exactly how long do I have to officially identify a replacement property?”
This page is a prompt to start a conversation, not tax or legal advice, and states no tax-law specifics as fact. A consult session does not by itself create an ongoing engagement. We do not promise specific outcomes or savings. Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown PLLC — Charlotte, NC.
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