Denmark Becomes First Country to Gather Homeowners' Tax Information via Airbnb
Denmark is the first country to have an agreement with Airbnb, which requires the international home rental company to report homeowners’ income to the country’s tax authorities.
The Danish Ministry of Taxes decided to sign the new agreement last month in an attempt to control tax evasion as the Danish parliament passed new legislation regarding the number of times homeowners are allowed to rent their houses via Airbnb.,
According to DR News, the majority of the Danish parliament agreed that rental days on Airbnb should not exceed the 70 days per year limit. Additionally, the tax-free allowance has been set at 28,000 DKK a year for short-term rentals of houses, apartments, and rooms, Owners of summer houses on the other hand will have their tax-free deductions raised from 21,900 kroner to 40,000 kroner (£4,690) a year.
“We want a flourishing, sharing economy in Denmark where it is possible for renters to earn a reasonable tax-free amount on making their property available. But it is under the condition that tax payments are in order,” the Tax Minister Karsten Lauritzen said, according to BBC News.
According to local.dk, Airbnb’s director of public policy in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Patrick Robinson, pointed out that Denmark is a good place to try the automatic reporting as it’s a country with a strong welfare society and Danes are open to new things.
“We believe the proposed rules are right for Denmark and we are committed to ensuring hosts on Airbnb can benefit from these innovative and forward-thinking rules. The progressive attitude of Denmark is an example to the world and demonstrates how positive results can be achieved when policymakers and Airbnb work together on the shared goals of making cities better places to live, work and visit,” Robinson said in his statement.
Last year, more than 30,000 Danes shared their homes via the international home rental platform, hosting more than 900,000 visitors.
Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.
Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.
Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.
Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.
We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.
Culture Trip Spring Sale
Save up to $1,100 on our unique small-group trips! Limited spots.
