Airbnb tax documents: Everything hosts need to know

As an Airbnb host, you're probably wondering what tax documents you'll get from the platform and what you need to report to the IRS. Each year, Airbnb sends out different types of tax forms depending on how much you earned and what kind of payments you received.

Understanding these Airbnb tax documents helps you stay compliant and avoid unpleasant surprises. This guide is specifically for US citizens and permanent residents, even if you own properties abroad (AKA, not in the US).

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Overview of tax documents for Airbnb hosts

If you're wondering, "Does Airbnb provide tax documents?" – the answer is yes. The platform issues a few different types of forms to US hosts based on your activity.

Here are the main documents you might receive.

Form 1099-K

Form 1099-K reports the gross payment transactions Airbnb processed on your behalf.

You'll receive this form if you earned more than 5,000 USD in gross transactions during the calendar year (note that in 2025, this threshold drops to just 2,500, and to 600 USD in 2026).¹

The form shows your total reservation earnings before Airbnb deducts their service fees. This includes nightly rates, cleaning fees, and any pass-through taxes you collected from guests.

Form 1099-MISC

Form 1099-MISC covers other reportable income from Airbnb beyond regular hosting earnings.

You'll get this form if you received 600 USD or more in bonuses, awards, incentives, or settlement payments during the year.¹ Essentially, it's for compensation from Airbnb's resolution center that isn't directly related to guest bookings.

Form 1099-NEC

Form 1099-NEC is specifically for service providers who work with Airbnb, such as photographers, translators, or other contractors. If you provided services to Airbnb (not hosting) and earned 600 USD or more, you'll receive this form.¹

Where to find Airbnb tax documents

Wondering where to find tax documents on Airbnb? You can access them in 2 ways.

Method 1: Through your profile¹

1. Click on your profile picture and select "Account"
2. Go to the "Account" page and select "Taxes"
3. Under the "Taxpayers" tab, click the arrow icon
4. You'll see a list of all tax documents issued to you over the past 4 years

Method 2: Through the earnings dashboard¹

1. Go to your earnings dashboard
2. Select "Taxes information" and then "Tax documents"

Airbnb also sends an email notification when your tax forms are ready, so keep an eye on that.

Why is it important to provide Airbnb your taxpayer information?

It's important to give Airbnb your accurate taxpayer information because it means you'll receive complete and correct year-end tax forms.

When Airbnb has your proper tax details on file, they can process your payments and generate accurate documentation for your tax filing.

What happens if you don’t provide any taxpayer information?

US tax regulations require Airbnb to collect taxpayer information from anyone receiving hosting payments who appears to be a US citizen or tax resident. Airbnb determines that based on factors like having a US ID, address, phone number, or payout method.

If you fall into these categories but haven't provided your taxpayer information yet, Airbnb may have to:²

• Freeze your payments
• Block your calendar to prevent new bookings
• Withhold taxes from your payouts and send them directly to the IRS

In other words, nothing good happens if you don't share your taxpayer information with Airbnb. It'll disrupt your hosting business and may even get you in trouble with the IRS once the tax season rolls around.

What form should you fill in if your listing is located outside of the US?

Rental income from foreign properties is still taxable in the US if you're a US citizen or permanent resident. You might pay local taxes in the country where your property is located, but you'll likely still owe US taxes, too.

This is because the US taxes its citizens and residents on their worldwide income.

Sometimes, you may not actually have to pay anything in US taxes, depending on whether there's a tax treaty between the US and the country where your property is located. However, you still have to let the IRS know about your foreign rental income.

Even if your Airbnb payouts go directly to a foreign bank account, the IRS still expects you to report this income. The agency has access to information about foreign bank accounts, so it's not a good idea to hide your international earnings.

Airbnb tax documents help you stay in compliance with the IRS.

If you're a US citizen or tax resident, you'll receive appropriate tax forms and will need to file a tax return with the IRS regardless of whether you host your properties in the US or abroad.

For international rental income, there may be a tax treaty or an exclusion that you can qualify for to reduce your tax burden, but you still have to file.

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Sources

1. Airbnb - Tax documents from Airbnb
2. Airbnb - Frequently asked questions about US taxes