Taxes - Canadian owning a USA Airbnb

[Derek542]

Hello. New to Airbnb. I have a question. Hopefully someone can help. I'm Canadian and I own a US based Airbnb. When adding my listing, I have to add tax info. So, I tried to use the W-8BEN. But it wont work. My other option is the Canadian way and getting HST and GST number. Any fellow Canadians able to give advice? Best route to take? Thanks!

[Paula · Accepted solution]

Hello @Derek542 Welcome to our Community 😊

I thought Karen3152, one of our lovely hosts from the US who also hosts outside the country, could provide some valuable insights on how to manage this situation.

I hope this is helpful. 

[Shannon914]

I'm looking for the same information.  I'm pretty sure we have to do W8eci as I was going to rent out my place and the research said I had to fill that one out.

Shannon

[Kaptain0]

Hi Shannon,

Do you need help with adding your taxpayer information?

[Derek542]

Yes. It appears that the W8ECI is the proper form. Looks like you need an ITIN. The IRS webpage provides info. I've already contacted a CPA wo's registered with the IRS in Canada that can help. The IRS webpage has a link with the registered people that can help get the ITIN in Canada. 

[Michelle3463]

I think need to file 1040-NR as well. and some other schedule. did you get your ITNT number?  we mailed our copy of the passport issued by passport office, but got refused