Tax information request (host from another country)

[Gian-Castello0]

Hello everyone, I've been using air B&B as a Host for a couple of years, and I keep receiving, especially in the last period, messages form AIRBNB asking for my tax information. From what I had tried to do in the past, in the webpage forms where I am asked for my data, the latter are not accepted. I have a "codice fiscale" (in italian, a tax code), not a TAX ID english number; The B&B is open for a few months in another state, and I'm not citizien or living in this country (I'm Italian and I have B&B in Ireland). What should I do? Doesn't Airbnb take care of the expenses TAX in the country where it allows me to rent rooms? And pay it? Should the gross "earnings" I collect in another country be declared, to whom, and in what place, and for what role? And to what extent? I knew that there had been many discussions, and controversial decisions in many directions, and different from country to country for the taxation of these portals that allow large revenues to everyone, small private individuals like me, but also large companies, and everything seemed dormant.

[Mike-And-Jane0 · Accepted solution]

@Gian-Castello0 I do not know how long you have been renting but your understanding of taxation leaves a lot to be desired. Clearly every case if different but, in general

1) Tax is due to the country in which your listing is 

2) Airbnb do not collect and remit income taxes for most jurisdictions

3) Tax may also be due in your country but if there is a dual tax agreement between the two countries you can offset tax paid abroad.

If you can't figure this out yourself then you need an accountant who understand both the Irish and Italian tax rules.

[Bhumika]

Hi @Gian-Castello0 ! Welcome to the Community Center 🌻.

I hope Mike's advice about the taxes might have helped you get redirected to the correct piece of information. 

Have you reached out to an Accountant in the meantime to understand more about this situation? Do share your findings with us!