--- title: "Accounting & Tax Software Recommendations - Airbnb Host Hub | SideHustlr" description: "Tax season doesn't have to be scary! Here's how I stay organized: My Recommended Stack #For Beginners: Stessa (FREE!) What I love: - Automatic transacti..." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "DiscussionForumPosting", "@id": "https://sidehustlr.ai/forum/airbnb-host/accounting-tax-software-recommendations-f5b44986", "url": "https://sidehustlr.ai/forum/airbnb-host/accounting-tax-software-recommendations-f5b44986", "headline": "Accounting & Tax Software Recommendations", "text": "Tax season doesn't have to be scary! Here's how I stay organized: My Recommended Stack For Beginners: Stessa (FREE!) 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What I love: \- Automatic transaction import \- Tracks income and expenses by property \- Schedule E reports for taxes \- Truly free, no hidden costs Perfect for: Hosts with 1-3 properties who want simple tracking #For Growing Hosts: QuickBooks Self-Employed ($15/mo) What I love: \- Mileage tracking (huge deduction!) \- Receipt scanning \- Quarterly tax estimates \- Connects with TurboTax Perfect for: Hosts treating this as a real business #For Larger Operations: QuickBooks Online ($30+/mo) What I love: \- Full accounting features \- Multiple users \- Payroll for cleaners/employees \- Invoicing Perfect for: 5+ properties or property managers What Expenses Can You Deduct? Keep receipts for EVERYTHING: \- Cleaning supplies and services \- Utilities (proportional) \- Insurance \- Mortgage interest (proportional) \- Property taxes (proportional) \- Repairs and maintenance \- Furniture and supplies \- Professional photography \- Software subscriptions \- Mileage for property visits \- Home office (if applicable) Tax Tips 1\. Open a separate bank account - Makes tracking 10x easier 2\. Keep ALL receipts - I use the QuickBooks app to scan immediately 3\. Track mileage religiously - It adds up fast 4\. Set aside 25-30% for taxes - Don't get caught off guard 5\. Consider an S-Corp - If making $40k+/year profit, talk to a CPA Do I Need a CPA? DIY works if: \- You have 1-2 properties \- It's supplemental income \- You're comfortable with tax software Get a CPA if: \- You have 3+ properties \- You're doing short-term rentals full-time \- Your situation is complex (partnerships, etc.) A good STR-specialized CPA costs $300-500/year but often saves you more than that in deductions. How do you handle your STR accounting? 0 replies 0 ## Replies (0) No replies yet. Be the first to respond! Login to join the discussion Login to Reply [![SideHustlr - Earn more. 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