For Airbnb and VRBO hosts with an S-corp
Bookkeeping and tax prep for Airbnb hosts who run an S-corp
Clean books every month, an S-corp setup that holds up, and no guesswork at tax time. I'm Taz, a U.S. tax preparer who works only with short-term rental hosts and their S-corps, fully remote.
- 6+ years preparing U.S. returns
- IRS PTIN holder
- QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor
- Gusto Payroll Advisor
Who I help
Hosts with 1 to 5 properties, an S-corp, and often a W-2 job
Most of my clients rent on Airbnb or VRBO, recently moved their hosting into an S-corp, and still work a day job. They want books they can trust and a setup that is done right, not a tax trick.
I also keep books for long-term landlords. See rental property bookkeeping for landlords.
Questions hosts bring me
"Is my S-corp actually saving me money?"
Many hosts formed an S-corp on advice and never checked whether salary, payroll and reimbursements were set up to make it worth it.
"What salary should I pay myself?"
The IRS expects a reasonable salary for the work you do. Too low and it is a risk; too high and the S-corp may not be worth it.
"Can my Airbnb loss offset my W-2 income?"
Not automatically. Your average guest stay and your hours decide it. Read how the two tests work.
"Why doesn't my bank deposit match my Airbnb income?"
A payout is not your income. Fees, taxes and refunds sit inside it, and the books need to split them out by property.
Services
Start with a review, then keep it running
Start here
S-Corp Savings Audit
A flat-fee review of your salary, payroll, reimbursements and books. You get a plain-English summary of what is working, what is missing and what to fix first.
Short-term rental bookkeeping
Monthly books in QuickBooks Online, by property, with payouts split correctly. Gusto payroll for your S-corp salary.
S-corp tax return (Form 1120-S)
Your 1120-S and K-1s prepared from books that match, plus a tax projection before year end.
Accountable plan setup
So your S-corp can pay you back for your phone, mileage and home office, with the records the rules require.
Rental property bookkeeping
For long-term landlords: income and expenses by property, reconciled monthly, ready for tax time.
Client story
Hear it from a client
"Taz is a huge asset to my company because he's an amazing bookkeeper who's helped me to become more organized with my bookkeeping and my financial statements."
Lance Smith
Owner of Claysmile LLC. Taz reviewed and cleaned up his books and built his tax plan.
Read Lance's full story and transcriptEvery situation is different. Results are not typical or promised.
From firms and business owners I've worked with
"Taz is efficient, organized, and always keeps me informed about my financial health. Their reports are clear and concise, making tax season a breeze."
"Taz's expertise in bookkeeping has given me peace of mind. They not only ensure my books are accurate, but they also proactively identify potential tax deductions that I would have missed on my own."
"Then Taz swooped in like a superhero with QuickBooks and some tools and a smile! Now, my books are balanced and my taxes are a breeze, plus my single payroll."
How it works
Three steps, fully remote
- 1
Free call
We talk through your properties, your S-corp and your W-2 situation. You leave with clear next steps either way.
- 2
Review or onboarding
Usually the S-Corp Savings Audit first, or I connect to QuickBooks Online and Gusto and clean up what is there.
- 3
Ongoing work
Monthly books, payroll and your 1120-S on a schedule, with a short check-in so you always know where things stand.
Available Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 9 PM ET (7 AM to 8 PM CT, 6 AM to 7 PM MT, 5 AM to 6 PM PT). Documents go through a secure client portal.
Meet Taz
A teacher, not a salesman
I have prepared U.S. returns for more than six years. I work remotely from Dhaka, Bangladesh, with U.S. hosts only. I am not a CPA or enrolled agent, and I can't represent you in an IRS audit. I tell you that up front, and I tell you where my work ends.
Taz | U.S. Tax Preparer (IRS PTIN) | QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor | Gusto Payroll Advisor
More about Taz and how I workGuides
From the resources
Can your Airbnb loss offset your W-2 income?
The 7-day average stay test and the material participation hours, with a worked example.
How an accountable plan works for S-corp hosts
The three rules, the timing, and what hosts usually miss.
When an S-corp helps an Airbnb host, and when it doesn't
An honest look at salary, payroll costs and who should skip it.
FAQ
Straight answers
Do you work remotely?
Yes, fully. I work from Dhaka, Bangladesh, with U.S. clients only. Calls are on video, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 9 PM Eastern, and documents go through a secure client portal.
Which states do you work with?
I work with hosts anywhere in the U.S., and I focus on vacation markets such as Florida, Texas, Arizona and Tennessee. State taxes on short stays differ by state and city, so I check the rules for where your property is.
Which software do you use?
QuickBooks Online for the books and Gusto for payroll. If you already use them, I work inside your accounts.
How does pricing work?
Flat fees. The S-Corp Savings Audit is a flat $500. Ongoing services start at the prices on each service page, and you get a written quote after the free call, before any work starts.
Can you represent me in an IRS audit?
No. I am not a CPA, enrolled agent or attorney, and only they have unlimited representation rights before the IRS. If you need representation, I will tell you so and help you find it.
Want a second look at your S-corp setup?
Book a free call, or send a message and tell me about your rentals.