I have a cleaner for my airbnb. Only about 1/2 the total I pay her is being deducted, but it's supposed to all be. How do I enter this to be fully deductible?

[KrisD15]

Do you report this on Schedule C?

Did you enter the full amount and what expense category did you use?

[moopdedo]

Hi KrisD15.

It had me entered on a schedule E. But, maybe I should be on a schedule C for this? I I was having a hard time trying to decide if it was a personal business or not. On the schedule E I entered the expense under the "cleaning and maintenance" option.  

[Vanessa A]

Possibly. In general, AirBnB income should be entered on Schedule C if the property is rented an average of 7 days or less as it is not considered rental activities and therefore is not reported on Schedule E, but instead it is reported on Schedule C. 

 Additionally, if it is rented more than 7 days on average, if you provide Substantial services, it is NOT considered rental income, instead it is considered self-employment income so it should also be entered on Schedule C. 

in the business expense section, you will be able to enter your cleaner as Contract labor for the amount you paid or Cleaning and Maintenance.