398. 4 Ways Your Short-Term Rental Occupancy Tax Can Go Wrong with Serena Verma

Airbnb may be collecting occupancy tax for you, but that doesn't mean you're in the clear. In this episode of the Tax Smart REI podcast, Tom and Nate talk with Serena Verma, founder of Hostvisors and Monterra Tax, about an audit that uncovered $250,000 in tax exposure and the four ways occupancy tax goes wrong: over-collection, under-collection, over-remittance, and under-remittance. She also explains why platforms like Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, and Expedia don't always get it right, why you may still owe a zero-dollar return, how far back auditors can look, and what to check first if you've been hosting for years without reviewing your bookings. Connect with Serena at monterratax.com and hostvisors.com Request a consultation from Hall CPA at go.therealestatecpa.com/taxsmart Join the Hall CPA Team: go.therealestatecpa.com/team Submit your question for Tom & Nathan: go.therealestatecpa.com/question To learn more about how oil and gas can support your tax strategy and long-term income goals: https://eckardenterprises.com/taxsmartrei/?utm_source=taxsmartrei&utm_medium=podcast_ad&utm_campaign=taxsmartrei_podcast_2026&utm_content=podcast_ad_copy_hyperlink The Tax Smart Real Estate Investors podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Information on the podcast may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No reader, user, or listener of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal and tax advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Only your individual attorney and tax advisor can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. Use of, and access to, this podcast or any of the links or resources contained or mentioned within the podcast show and show notes do not create a relationship between the reader, user, or listener and podcast hosts, contributors, or guests. Any mention of third-party vendors, products, or services does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. You should conduct your own due diligence before engaging with any vendor.