Table of Contents.

Description:

More and more taxpayers are using one of the many online platforms available to rent spare bedrooms, provide car rides, or to connect and provide a number of other goods or services are involved in what is called the “sharing (or gig) economy”. This textbook reviews the proper tax reporting of revenues earned and expenses incurred while providing the best possible service to the taxpayer.

Sharing Economy covers:

• Identifying the type of rental income from web-based rental agencies such as Airbnb.
• Determining whether the rental income should be reported on Schedule C or Schedule E.
• Reporting rideshare income and allowable expenses from sources such as Über or Lyft on proper forms.
• Determining the class life and cost basis or basis percentage allocation for depreciation.
• Calculating vehicle expenses for shared economy businesses.
• Determining if estimated payments are necessary and the estimated payment amounts.
• Calculating home office expenses for shared economy businesses.

Product Details:

Level: Basic level

Author: NATP Staff

Publisher: NATP

Publication Date: 2019

Format: Print

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