Airbnb hosts may be able to cut their tax bill

Homeowners hoping to earn some extra cash by offering an Airbnb service have been told to hold onto receipts and claim back expense entitlements.

The advice comes just two months after Revenue amendments to the ‘Rent-a-Room’ tax relief meant that people offering accommodation on Airbnb are liable for tax on that income.

The move appeared to dash the hopes of a cash windfall for Irish people offering the service.