May 18, 2018

Airbnb to report homeowners' income to Danish tax authorities

Airbnb will automatically report homeowners' income to tax authorities in Denmark under a landmark move. Danish tax minister Karsten Lauritzen said the country wants a "Sharing economy" to flourish, but on condition taxes are paid. The move - which needs clearance in parliament - comes as several countries try to rein in Airbnb tax evaders. This week, German tax officials asked Airbnb to surrender all data on its country's users to help track down tax evaders. In China the company has agreed to give to authorities the booking and passport details of people staying in Airbnb properties.

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