Rental Property and Airbnb Taxes: Free Tools and Guides

Free guides and calculators for landlords and Airbnb hosts in Connecticut and North Carolina: day counts, depreciation, cash flow vs. taxable income, and occupancy taxes.

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Not sure which rules apply? Short stays (Airbnb, Vrbo) and long-term leases are taxed differently. Start with the guide that matches how you rent, then run the numbers.

GuideAirbnb and Short-Term Rental TaxesThe 14-day rule, personal days, the 7-day average stay rule, Schedule C vs. E, 1099-K, and occupancy tax in CT and Wilmington and Leland, NC.Read the guide →GuideRental Property Taxes for LandlordsSchedule E, repairs vs. improvements, 27.5-year depreciation, the $25,000 passive loss allowance and recapture when you sell.Read the guide →Quick checkShort-Term Rental Day Count CheckerEnter rental days, personal days and average stay to see which tax rules probably apply.Check my rental →CalculatorRental Cash Flow and Tax CalculatorCash flow vs. taxable income after interest and depreciation, for long-term or Airbnb rentals, with a tax estimate.Open calculator →CalculatorRental Property Depreciation Calculator27.5- or 39-year schedules with the land and building split and improvements you add later.Open calculator →CalculatorEquipment Depreciation CalculatorSection 179 vs. 100% bonus vs. MACRS for furniture, appliances, vehicles and equipment, with CT and NC add-backs.Open calculator →

Short-term vs. long-term rentals at a glance

	Short-term (average stay 7 days or less)	Long-term lease
Usual tax form	Schedule E (Schedule C with hotel-style services)	Schedule E
Self-employment tax	Only on Schedule C	No
$25,000 loss allowance	Doesn't apply; material participation matters	Available if you actively participate (phases out $100,000 to $150,000 MAGI)
Occupancy or sales tax	CT: 15% room occupancy tax. NC: state and local sales tax plus local occupancy tax	Generally none for leases of 90 days or more
Building depreciation	27.5 years if residential	27.5 years residential, 39 years commercial

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Frequently asked questions

Are these rental tax tools free?

Yes. The calculators and guides are free and need no signup. They give estimates for education, not tax advice.

Do you cover North Carolina rentals?

Yes. The guides cover Connecticut and North Carolina rules, including occupancy and sales taxes around Wilmington and Leland, and state depreciation add-backs.

Which tool should I start with?

If you host short stays, start with the day count checker. If you have a long-term tenant, start with the rental property tax guide. Then use the depreciation and cash flow calculators.

Sources (Checked November 2026)

Free education only. Not tax, legal or investment advice, and not a promise of any result. Tax rules change, so confirm with the IRS (irs.gov), the CT Department of Revenue Services (portal.ct.gov/drs), the NC Department of Revenue (ncdor.gov) or your town or county before you act, and ask your tax preparer about your own situation.

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Enhance Finance LLC · Andrew Nocera, Tax Preparer & Small-Business Finance Consultant. Based in Connecticut and working with North Carolina clients remotely.

Not tax, legal or investment advice. Figures are estimates for education. Checked November 2026.