This book focuses on the unique tax issues arising from renting residential or vacation property through online rental platforms like Airbnb, FlipKey, HomeAway, TripAdvisor, Craigslist, or VRBO. Every short-term rental host needs to understand these tax rules to ensure they take all the deductions to which they are entitled, pay no more tax than is legally required, and stay out of trouble with the IRS. Tax Guide for Short-Term Rentals provides this information in a practical, easy-to-understand way. Includes comprehensive coverage of the new tax law (the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act), including new tax breaks for passthrough businesses and deducting rental property.