The Airbnb Taxes You Likely Don't Know About

Most short-term rental owners assume Airbnb and Vrbo handle all of their lodging taxes.They don't.In this episode, Mark Lumpkin sits down with Julie Banting Rogers from Avalara to uncover one of the biggest blind spots in the STR industry: lodging tax compliance.Julie explains why thousands of hosts and property managers unknowingly fall out of compliance, how platform-collected taxes actually work, and why failing to file the right paperwork can result in massive penalties, interest, or even liens on your properties.In this episode, you'll learn: How Airbnb and Vrbo handle lodging taxes (and what they don't do)  The difference between state, county, and local lodging taxes  Why many STR operators unknowingly owe back taxes  The costly mistakes property managers make  How to stay compliant without spending hours on paperwork  What every STR owner should know before buying their next property If you own, manage, or are planning to invest in short-term rentals, this episode could save you from an expensive mistake.__Episode Sponsored By:STR SearchSTR Search is the industry leading property finder service. They've helped investors acquire over 215 profitable STRs across the US. If you'd like the data professionals to help you find your next STR, reach out to STRsearch.com