Service fees taxable in New York State?

[Tierney0]

I don't believe they are subject to occupancy tax, but are the service fees which AirBnB charges the guest subject to sales tax in New York State?  I can't seem to find any information on the AirBnB site.

[Elegant-Homes-Retreat0 · Accepted solution]

Hi @Tierney0  @Elisa ,

You're right to think that occupancy tax and sales tax are treated differently in New York State. To clarify: yes, service fees charged by Airbnb to guests are subject to New York State sales tax. This applies in addition to the occupancy taxes already collected on behalf of the host and local municipalities.

Airbnb typically calculates and remits these taxes automatically in New York, so both hosts and guests will see the breakdown in the reservation details. If you're trying to estimate what a guest will pay or confirm what’s taxable, you should see the service fee listed separately along with the taxes applied.

If you're unsure about a specific listing or charge, it's a good idea to check the "price breakdown" section during booking or contact Airbnb Support directly.

Hope that helps!

[Elegant-Homes-Retreat0]

Thank you so much for selecting my response as a Top Answer—it truly means a lot to me. I’m grateful for the opportunity to contribute and be part of such a thoughtful and engaged community.

A very special thank you to @Elisa for sharing the official resource link—it’s this kind of support and collaboration that reminds me why I value being here so much.

@Tierney0 – Thank you again for raising such an important question. Discussions like this help all of us grow and navigate the more complex parts of hosting together.

[Elisa]

Hi @Tierney0 😊, 

Thank you for asking this question here!

Did you follow @Elegant-Homes-Retreat0's suggestion?

I’m also sharing this article for you 👉 Occupancy tax collection and remittance by Airbnb in New York.

Warm regards 🌻