Airbnb: Tax inspectors in tourist disguise?

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hvg.hu: Short-term, mainly tourism-motivated apartment or room rental e.g. through Airbnb is gaining in popularity in Hungary, too. Earlier, the Hungarian Tax Authority had already reminded owners letting their property using the services of Airbnb that they need to register a tax number and must also issue an invoice. Now owners are warned that tax inspectors may even go one step further and rent rooms advertised online.

As part of their job employees of the tax authority perform test purchases and use various services, including accommodation, to find out whether providers comply with applicable tax regulations. Tax inspectors focus on spotting tax evaders and ensuring that neither tourists, nor legitimate companies or service providers, nor the state budget suffer any losses.

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