New fee structure

[Carolyn-And-Stephen0]

This is absolutely a horrible decision on AirBnN’s part. It completely penalizes the host.  We have been hosting for over 10 years and a Superhost for the entire time.  I will be thinking hard about staying on with AirBnB bead on this policy change. It adversely affects the host too much.  Especially on the Income tax and Rooms& Meal Tax

[Patricia2526]

Hi @Carolyn-And-Stephen0 

In principle, your economic outcome shouldn’t change if you increase your nightly rate to offset the 15.5% host-only fee. You’re simply moving the Airbnb service fee from the guest side into your accommodation price.

While the simplified pricing model is designed to keep your payout roughly the same, it may not be tax-neutral in every jurisdiction. Hosts should check how their local tax authority defines gross revenue and whether Airbnb’s host service fee is deductible.

This is one area where Airbnb could provide much clearer guidance, especially for hosts in countries with different tax systems.