Tax in netherlands

[Mark74]

Weet iemand hoe het zit met de belasting situatie als je en host ben? Op de site van de belastingdienst kan ik geen informatie vinden over dit specifiek situatie als een airbb host. Bedankt alvast voor tips!

[Donna15]

@Mark74, this thread might be of some assistance. Though regarding tax in NL, it's a question of the right hand not knowing what the left hand is doing. It took me at least three - very frustrating - weeks, and a lot of wrong information to finally find - I hope - a solution for my own situation in Delft (renting out a private room in my own home). 

Much of course will depend on your accommodation: i.e. whether it's a house, a self-contained flat, or simply a room and a bathroom. 

It will also depend on the province in which you live. Some local governments charge a percentage of the income, while others (e.g. Delft) charge a fixed price - €2,90 - per person per night. Check with your own regionaal belasting groep.

Perhaps try to track down a local host who has been with ABB for at least a couple of years, and consider contacting her/him to ask how she/he handles tax. (Of course, this might be an unwelcome question if the person has been dodging tax. 😉 )

I've just seen your listing, and would strongly suggest you consider the following:

1. Require a Secure Deposit;

2. Change your cancellation policy from flexible to moderate - or even better - strict;

3. Don't leave an option for pets, especially dogs. There's so much more potential damage and discomfort when the accommodation is a private room in a home. What if the dog is a barker? Read through some of the forum posts here about the negative experiences people have had with animals;

4. Make your House Rules more comprehensive, firm, and clear. Guests need - and want - to know precisely what behaviour is expected of them. Plus, if a problem arises concerning a rule violation, you have a stronger case if you need to approach AirBnB.

(BTW, I discovered that an acquaintance of mine in Delft has been with AirBnB for 4 years. She simply includes ABB income when she sends quarterly tax-related details to her accountant. I'll do that as well. It means a hefty 21% tax, but at least it keeps things legal until there's ever a nation-wide decision regarding the rental of private rooms in one's own home.)

[Michelle254]

It's 6% btw  rate per Belastingdienst website, not 21%, worth double checking this

[Silvia1633]

Hi Donna,

I know that your helpful response was posted 3 years ago, but now it's my time to look into the option of renting part of my house.

I bought a new house in Delft and the top floor will be rented through AirBnB. I now face the question about the taxes. Is it still the same as you mentioned in your above response? Where can I get more information about it? Do I need to contact the cityhall to enquire such thing or more the Belastingdient?

Thank you very much.

[Quincy]

Hello @Silvia1633, we also have a Dutch-speaking community where chances are that you'd get a better answer on your questions. 

Visit the Dutch community here and click on the green button that says "Begin gesprek" https://community.withairbnb.com/t5/Community-Center-NL/ct-p/Community-Center-Dutch. 

I hope this helps!

Quincy 

[Donna15]

Sorry, @Mark74, here's the link I meant to include above.

https://community.airbnb.com/t5/Discussions/Airbnb-Amsterdam-and-Rotterdam-group-Netherlands/m-p/408...

[Mark74]

Thanks @Donna.. I sent you a PM
Mark

[Mano1]

Dear everybody,

I am host in Rotterdam and recently received a letter from the Gemeente that ‘according to their information’ I am offering my apartment/room to rent – yet do not pay the logiesbelasting / tourist tax.

Unfortunately they are right, until now I missed my duties – therefore I will now pay my taxes late.

My question is does anyone received the same letter, and upon paying how did the gemeente handled the situation?

According to the law, if you are late w paying your taxes you might face a fine of 100% you were due to pay at the first place.

Is the Gemeente really strict about this in Rotterdam…?

Or perhaps they will be ‘happy’ that I just honestly admit my earnings, pay the tax upon and provide perhaps an apology…?

[Ady2]

Hello Mano,

May I know how did u solve this problem?.. Did u get a fine?. I have a lost of question for u, please reply if you can..

[Kirstie]

Hi @Ady2, @Mano1 and everyone else in this thread,

In case you were not aware, there is a Dutch-speaking Community Center where you might find more hosts in the Netherlands that may have advice! There is also a Home Sharing Club for Amsterdam where you can connect with local hosts about local issues.

Kirstie

[Livia38]

Hi! I will start to rent out my student room in Rotterdam for the summer via airbnb. Who do I need to give the tourist tax to? And do I do it before or after the guests stay? Thanks for you insights! 

Kind regards,

livia