Short answer
Airbnb charges GST to the guest on accommodation in New Zealand. If the property owner is GST registered, they can usually claim an 8.5% flat-rate GST credit from IRD.
Why it matters
- Airbnb is treated as a marketplace and adds 15% GST to the guest’s booking
- The GST collected is paid to IRD by Airbnb, not the host
- If the owner is GST registered, they may claim a flat-rate credit of 8.5% of the accommodation price
- If the owner is not GST registered, they generally cannot claim this credit
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