Any updates?
My friend is in the U.S on a work visa (0-1) and airbnb hosted for a few weeks. Airbnb sent a tax form and he submitted it to his accountant. Nothing happened and with such small income no taxes were due.
Now I (0-2 visa holder) would like to rent my spare room in Santa Monica. I would always be present, which is legal in Santa Monica. SM requires that Airbnb hosts apply for a (free) business license to rent out a spare room even if the income is less than the rent. Seems easy and fair, except now there's the issue that I would have a business license unrelated to my work visa employment. (Airbnb is a business even if I am making less income than my rent, there would be no profit).
My 0-1 friend's field of work has nothing to do with Airbnb either but I wonder if I apply for a busines license, am I risking my 0-2 visa legalities?
Any one has any experience with this? Can't seem to find answers online.
Thanks!
Jennifer