Airbnb hosts who rent their property for more than 14 days per year must report rental income — but can deduct a proportional share of property expenses on IRS Schedule E. If you also provide substantial services (cleaning, meals, concierge), income may be reported on Schedule C instead. This guide covers every major deduction available to Airbnb hosts in 2026.
| Gross Airbnb income | $45,000 |
| Airbnb service fee (3%) | − $1,350 |
| Cleaning & turnover (180 cleanings) | − $5,400 |
| Supplies & amenities | − $1,800 |
| Mortgage interest (rental %) | − $4,200 |
| Utilities (rental %) | − $2,100 |
| Depreciation (rental %) | − $3,500 |
| Net rental income (Schedule E) | $26,650 |
| Federal income tax (est.) | − $3,800 |
| Florida state tax | $0 (no state tax) |
By claiming $18,350 in Schedule E deductions, this host reduced taxable rental income by $18,350 — saving approximately $5,000–$7,000 in federal taxes.
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