Airbnb Expense Categories Hosts Should Track
Airbnb hosts should track expenses by consistent categories so profit, deductions, and Schedule E support stay clean. The core categories are cleaning, repairs, maintenance, supplies, utilities, insurance, taxes and licenses, mortgage interest, platform fees, and property management.
Why categories matter
Consistent categories keep reports comparable month to month and make CPA review faster. Random category names create messy statements and missed deductions.
Core STR categories
Cleaning, repairs and maintenance, supplies, utilities, insurance, taxes and licenses, HOA fees, platform fees, mortgage interest, professional services, and property management should be separated whenever possible.
How Lodge Ledger helps
Lodge Ledger uses STR-specific category discipline, scan evidence, and property assignments so expenses can roll into clean income statements.
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