DianeW777
Employee Tax Expert

Investors & landlords

Yes, see the link below.  

Whether you use Schedule C or Schedule E to report your short term rental depends on how actively you are involved in running this business business and what services you offer.  Use:

  • Schedule C - If you provide services, like a hotel or B&B would (cooking, cleaning services, maid service etc). 
  • Schedule E - If you are just renting out a space and you do not offer any additional services.

How do I report income from self employment?  To get started here are the steps to begin:

 

To report your short term rental on Schedule C

  1. Open or continue your return.
  2. Search for schedule c and select the Jump to link in the search results.
  3. Answer Yes to Did you have any self-employment income or expenses? and follow the instructions.

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