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Starting in 2025, Those Who Rented Properties Through Airbnb Between 2020 and 2024 Will Need to Declare Their Earnings on the Income Tax; The Federal Revenue Service Has Already Received the Platform’s Data.
The Federal Revenue Service is not sleeping on the job — and if you made money renting out your apartment on Airbnb in recent years, it’s best to get your paperwork ready: the Revenue is Keeping an Eye on Airbnb and already knows exactly how much you received. The platform has started to voluntarily provide data on Brazilian hosts, detailing earnings between 2020 and 2024. In other words: those who profited from short-term rentals need to declare everything on their 2025 Income Tax, or they could end up in the tax net.
Until recently, renting a property on Airbnb was seen almost as a “side income”, something informal and off the Federal Revenue Service’s radar. But that time is over. Now, even though it is not legally required to provide income statements, the platform has decided to get ahead of the game for its users — and for the tax authorities as well.
Federal Revenue Service Tightens Control Over Informal Rentals Via Airbnb
The Federal Revenue Service, which has already been tightening control over unreported financial transactions, is now targeting a new and powerful source of informal income: rentals made through Airbnb. Since the boom of remote work and flexible travel, the platform has grown exponentially, along with the number of Brazilians turning rooms, properties, and even gourmet balconies into highly profitable businesses.
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The problem? Many people did not declare this income. After all, there are no payslips, no CNPJ, nor formal income statements like those from banks. It seemed safe to stay “invisible.” But this invisibility is now a thing of the past. The Federal Revenue Service already has the data and will cross-reference everything in its system — including the CPF of the hosts, amounts received, rental frequency, and financial transactions.
Airbnb Has Already Provided the Data: What Now?
According to information from the platform itself, Airbnb has shared with the Federal Revenue Service the complete data of hosts who operated between 2020 and 2024. This information may catch many people off guard, especially those who never worried about declaring these earnings or thought that, due to their sporadic nature, they were not fiscally relevant.
The goal, according to Airbnb, is to facilitate the declaration process for its users. However, on the other hand, it also greatly facilitates — and simplifies — the oversight by the Federal Revenue Service. The recommendation is clear: if you rented out any property through the platform in these years, you should include the amounts received as taxable income on your next Income Tax declaration.
Omitting this information may be interpreted as an attempt to evade taxes. And as we all know, the tax authority does not usually have much patience when it scents fresh meat.
Understand What Could Land You in the Tax Net
Falling into the tax net is not a simple bureaucratic issue. It can mean withholding of refunds, summons to provide clarifications, and, in extreme cases, fines of up to 150% on the evaded amount. If a taxpayer received, for example, R$ 30,000 throughout 2023 renting through Airbnb and did not declare it, the risk is real and imminent.
The taxpayer must report these earnings as “Taxable Income Received from Individuals“ and calculate the tax due monthly using the Carnê-Leão. The good news is that, if done correctly, it is even possible to deduct some expenses related to the activity, such as platform fees, proportional property tax (IPTU), utilities, cleaning, and other operational costs.
But be careful: those who never reported and now realize they are “on the radar” can rectify past declarations before being notified, which significantly reduces the chances of a hefty fine.
Airbnb Grows in Brazil and Worldwide — But So Does the Tax Authority
To understand the scale of the problem (or the revenue-raising opportunity for the government), just look at Airbnb’s numbers. The company already has more than 5 million hosts worldwide. Since its inception, there have been more than 1.5 billion check-ins, in over 200 countries and regions.
Brazil is one of the hottest markets for the platform. Major cities like Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Florianópolis, and Salvador have seen an explosion in the number of registered properties. Many of these hosts, however, have never formalized their activity — and now the Federal Revenue Service is ready to cross-reference this data with 2025 Income Tax declarations.
How to Declare Earnings from Renting Via Airbnb in 2025
To avoid risks, it is essential to follow the step-by-step recommended by the Federal Revenue Service. First, calculate the monthly amounts received and report them on the Carnê-Leão — which can be filled out online through the e-CAC portal. Then, input this information in the corresponding field on the 2025 Income Tax declaration.
Remember that the monthly payment of the Carnê-Leão is mandatory for income received from individuals. If the guest paid directly to you (via PIX, for example), this is the way to go. If the amount was mediated by a company (with an invoice, for example), another classification may apply.
Additionally, be attentive to documentation. It is important to keep proof of receipts, Airbnb platform statements, expense invoices, and, if possible, organize everything in a simple spreadsheet. If in doubt, consult an accountant.
The era of digital informality is coming to an end. What once seemed like a bit of extra cash can now be the missing link for the Federal Revenue Service to pull your CPF into the tax net. Therefore, if you rented your property through Airbnb, it is time to face reality and declare your earnings correctly and transparently.
Source: thenews
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