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Who We HelpBookkeeping for Airbnb & VRBO Hosts
in Florida
Florida short-term rental hosts owe both state sales tax and county tourist development tax — on top of federal income tax complexity. Most hosts are undercollecting, overpaying, or not tracking correctly.
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The Specific Challenges We Solve
Florida Short-Term Rental Tax Compliance
Florida requires STR hosts to collect 6% state sales tax plus the county tourist development tax (typically 4–6%). Airbnb collects in some counties — but not all, and VRBO compliance varies by market. We verify exactly what's covered and file the rest.
Deductible STR Expenses
Cleaning, supplies, platform fees, repairs, and depreciation are all deductible — but mixed personal and business use triggers allocation rules. We apply the Augusta Rule and Cohan Rule correctly for your specific situation so you maximize deductions without creating audit risk.
Platform Payout Reconciliation
Airbnb and VRBO pay out net of platform fees and sometimes net of tax remittance. Reconciling gross rental revenue to your bank deposit — and categorizing fees and taxes correctly — requires a systematic approach we build once and maintain monthly.
A Bookkeeper Who's Also a Federally authorized Enrolled Agent
Most bookkeepers categorize transactions and hand you a report. Simple Books Now does that — and our Licensed EA can also represent you before the IRS, file your business and personal tax returns, and advise on tax strategy year-round. One firm. No referrals. No gaps.
Ready to Get Your Books in Order?
Book a free 30-minute consultation. She knows the numbers for your type of business and will give you a clear picture of what we can do.
Book a Free ConsultationNo obligation · Flat monthly rates · Federally authorized Enrolled Agent