Taxes

No. The platform never collects rent, holds deposits, or remits tax on a landlord’s behalf. You — the landlord — are responsible for collecting any applicable lodging, occupancy, sales, or short-term rental tax from your tenant and remitting it to the appropriate authority. The only money the platform handles is your monthly listing subscription, paid via Stripe.

Often, but not universally. The 30-day threshold is a common dividing line between "short-term rental" (taxed) and "mid-term / long-term residential lease" (exempt or subject to a different regime). However, the exact rule varies state-to-state and city-to-city. Some examples — accurate as of writing, but always verify with your local tax authority before publishing: - **Florida:** Stays over 6 months are generally exempt from state Transient Rentals Tax (Florida Statutes § 212.03). Stays of 6 months or less are taxed at the state + county rate. Local discretionary surtaxes apply. - **Tennessee:** Continuous occupancy of 30 days or more is exempt from state and local sales tax on lodging (Tenn. Code Ann. § 67-6-205). Some cities (Nashville, Memphis) impose a separate hotel/occupancy privilege tax with their own thresholds. - **North Carolina:** Stays of 90 continuous days or more by the same person are exempt from state sales tax on accommodations (NCGS § 105-164.4(a)(3)). The 30-day threshold does not apply here — you owe tax on a 30-day stay in NC. - **Arizona:** Local Transient Lodging Tax (TPT) applies to stays of 29 days or fewer. Stays of 30 days or longer are generally exempt at the state level (A.R.S. § 42-5070), but some cities (Phoenix, Scottsdale, Sedona) impose additional rules — check your municipal tax code.

List the tax as a separate line item in your lease (e.g. "Monthly rent: $2,500. Applicable state lodging tax: $X. Total monthly amount due: $2,500 + $X."). Collect it together with rent, then remit it to the relevant authority on the schedule they require (usually monthly or quarterly). Many states accept online filings; some require a registered tax license before you can list.

Yes. Rental income is reportable on Schedule E (Form 1040) for individuals or the equivalent business return for LLCs / corporations. Keep records of rent received, deductible expenses (mortgage interest, repairs, depreciation, the $9.99/$79.99 platform subscription), and any tax you collected and remitted to state or local authorities. Furnished Unfurnished does not issue 1099-K or 1099-NEC forms because we don’t process rent payments.

For anything beyond a single in-state listing, yes. Multi-state landlords, LLC owners, and anyone uncertain about whether a stay qualifies for the mid-term exemption should consult a licensed CPA or tax attorney in their jurisdiction. The information here is a starting point, not legal or tax advice.