Avalara MyLodgeTax for Airbnb-first hosts
Hosts whose primary channel is Airbnb, with secondary interest in Vrbo or Booking.com.
Our verdict for Airbnb-first hosts
Okay fit — consider alternatives
Useful if you operate in jurisdictions where Airbnb doesn't fully handle tax collection, but potentially redundant where they do.
Why it fits you
- Covers jurisdictions where Airbnb's built-in tax collection has gaps
- Handles license registration that Airbnb doesn't manage for hosts
What might bite you
- Airbnb already collects and remits taxes in many jurisdictions, reducing the value proposition
- Added cost may not be justified if all your listings are in Airbnb-covered tax areas
Best-for-you alternatives at this size
- Hostfully Bookkeeper Great fit
Hostfully is an Airbnb Preferred, Advanced, and Elite partner — tight channel integration pairs well with the built-in accounting layer.
From $129 • No free trial · Solid accounting layer if you're already on Hostfully's PMS
- Ximplifi Great fit
Perfect for Airbnb-focused PMCs who want to outsource the complex accounting that comes with high-volume short-term rental operations.
Contact sales • No free trial · Full-service outsourced accounting for PMCs ready to hand off the books
- Clearing Okay fit — consider alternatives
Clearing reads Airbnb data via your PMS or directly, but it's a bookkeeping layer — not an Airbnb-specific tool.
From $25 • No free trial · Specialist bookkeeping for STR managers who actually need trust accounting
Still think Avalara MyLodgeTax is right for you?
From $27/listing • No free trial