Shared Account Access

[Lali209]

Is it possible to share access to my Airbnb hosting account with my accountant so they can see the tax document? I don't want to give them my login, but just offer shared access. 

[Namrah1]

Hi @Lali209 ,
Yes, you can make her a co-host on your Airbnb listing. That way she can access the transaction history and tax documents she needs without you giving her your login details. Co-hosts can be given full or limited access, and you can change or remove access at any time.

[Alex]

Hi @Lali209!

Thank you for sharing your questions with the Community. To support @Namrah1's answer, I’m sharing a link that explains what co-hosts can do: What Co-Hosts can do. 👈

Let us know if you find out this information helpful! 

Best, 

Alex

[Emiel1]

@Lali209 

You can generate several reports in PDF or CSV (spreadsheet) format and provide them to your accountant, as explained here:

https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/3632

If you give your accountant access (like being a co-host) to your hosting account, then i think the accountant each time need to go through your(?) verification procedure  when accessing in full the transaction history ("earnings") pages ?

[Wendy-May0]

That is a really important question for security and compliance, Lali.
Unfortunately, Airbnb does not currently offer a dedicated "Accountant Access" or "Read-Only Access" feature for a host's tax documents.

You have three main options for sharing that information safely:

1. Download and Secure Share: The most common method is to go into your Payments & Payouts section, navigate to Taxes, and download the specific tax documents (like the 1099-K in the US or the relevant tax report in the UK). You then upload and share that file with your accountant through a secure portal (like Dropbox, Google Drive, or their own client portal) rather than sending it via email.

2. Shared Login (Avoid): This is what you rightly want to avoid. Giving your accountant your personal login details grants them access to sensitive guest messages, pricing, and personal details, which is a major security risk.

3. Property Management System (PMS) Access: If you were using a Property Management System like Hostaway or Guesty, those platforms often do have a feature that lets you create a login for your accountant with read-only access to financial reports. Since you are just starting, the secure download method is usually the easiest route.

Feel free to ask me any questions about which tax documents you should be sending them. Are your rentals structured under a limited company or as a sole trader?