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VAT is added to the host service charge, yet on another well known booking site it isn't as the VAT is subject to 'reverse charge' regulation.Why is this?@Airbnb Latest reply by Emiel1

Hi! I was told that I won't be charged Airbnb service fee if I charge guests $30-50 a night? Latest reply by Sarah977

The Service Fee that Airbnb charges guests has gone up to 16.63% in the U.S. versus the previous rate of 14.12% (that's an increase of 2.5 percentage points.) There has been NO communication about this with hosts and NO update to their own Help Page which... Latest reply by Becky88

Recently Airbnb changed their policy for Bonaire, an island included in the Dutch Kingdom, so the host pays the service fee. However in doing so, I think Airbnb made a mistake. In the EU ~21% VAT is charged on the service fee, which applies to the EU coun... Latest reply by Emiel1

Hi Everyone, I need help to understand Airbnb refund policy. I had guests who checked in on 7th Dec and have stay untill 16th Dec. Yesterday Airbnb cancelled the reservation and called me to say that we are no longer supporting reservation and asked meto ... Latest reply by Robin4

Hello, Apologies up front if this is covered elsewhere -- I couldn't locate if that's the case! Does anyone know if US hosts will be able to deduct Covid-related cancellations as business expenses for 2020 (and, sadly, looking like 2021 as well)? Outside... Latest reply by Stacey58

I am wondering if anyone has encountered the same problem I have just encountered. Someone canceled who booked back in October. Airbnb is giving them a full refund. I checked my listing and it is set to strict and has been set to strict. I go to the front... Latest reply by Sarah977

Do Host ever trade places out or give each other discounts? Latest reply by Vivian860

We have gone several weeks without any coronavirus at all and so it is so well under control that I feel confident to start re-taking guests. But most of my guests were previously from overseas. I don't want to make it too cheap because it won't be worth ... Latest reply by Geri26

Airbnb. What is the rationale for "Promotion" $ 210 ? Which I do not accept. My price is $100 per night less your normal fee, as before. ** **Personal information hidden due to safety reasons - Community Center Guidelines] - Please note that it is not a... Latest reply by Sarah977