Real Estate Investing
“What's the tax treatment for my short-term Airbnb rentals?”
Short-term Airbnb rentals can be treated quite differently from long-term leases, and the tax result often depends on how much personal use there is, how actively the property is managed, and whether the activity rises to a business level or stays more like passive rental income. In many cases, the way expenses are categorized, including cleaning, repairs, depreciation, and platform fees, can also change the outcome. Local occupancy taxes and state reporting rules may matter as well, especially when the rental is in a high-turnover market. Working through the specifics with a CPA is the cleanest way to land on the right move.
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?”
“How do I file taxes for my Airbnb rental business?”
“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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