Short-Term Rental Bookkeeping
Airbnb Bookkeeping That Keeps Your Rentals Profitable
Most Airbnb hosts track bank deposits and call it bookkeeping. But the IRS wants gross revenue — not the net payout after platform fees. That disconnect is what triggers audits and causes overpayment. We fix that.
The Real Cost of Messy STR Books
Gross vs. Net Confusion
Airbnb pays you net (after fees). The IRS wants gross. If you're only tracking deposits, your reported income doesn't match what Airbnb reports to the IRS — and that's an audit trigger.
$800-$1,600/month in Leakage
STR managers lose an estimated $800-$1,600 per property per month to untracked expenses — cleaning fees, maintenance, supplies, and platform charges that never get categorized.
Multi-Platform Chaos
Listing on Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com? Each platform has different fee structures, payout timing, and reporting formats. We reconcile all of them into one clear picture.
What We Handle for Airbnb Hosts
Gross revenue reconciliation
We track gross booking revenue, platform fees, and net payouts separately — exactly how the IRS wants it.
Per-property P&L
Know exactly which properties are profitable and which are draining cash — broken down by property, by month.
Expense categorization
Cleaning, maintenance, supplies, utilities, insurance, mortgage interest — all tracked and categorized for maximum deduction readiness.
Tax-ready books
We don't do your taxes, but we make sure your CPA has clean, organized books that maximize your deductions and minimize surprises.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a bookkeeper for my Airbnb?
If you have more than one or two properties, or if you're listing on multiple platforms, professional bookkeeping saves you significant time and money. Most hosts undercount their deductions and overpay on taxes because their books aren't organized.
How do you handle gross vs. net income from Airbnb?
We track the full gross booking amount, then separately categorize Airbnb's service fees, cleaning fees, and other deductions. This matches what Airbnb reports to the IRS on your 1099-K and prevents mismatches that trigger audits.
Do you handle VRBO and other platforms too?
Yes. We reconcile income from Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, and direct bookings into a single set of clean financials. Each platform's unique fee structure is accounted for properly.
Do you do taxes for Airbnb hosts?
We focus on bookkeeping, not tax filing. But clean books are the foundation for maximizing deductions at tax time. We'll have everything organized and ready for your tax preparer.
Stop leaving money on the table
Book a free 30-minute call. We'll review your current setup and show you exactly where your books need attention.