RentalBux – HMRC-Recognised MTD Software for Airbnb Hosts
Whether you rent out a single guest suite or manage a portfolio of Airbnb properties, RentalBux makes MTD compliance effortless for hosts.
HMRC recognised for MTD, RentalBux tracks nightly income, cleaning fees, platform commissions, and all short-term-rental expenses while preparing your quarterly updates and final declaration without stress. You focus on great guest experiences—we’ll handle the digital bookkeeping, tax reporting, and MTD compliance.
Why Airbnb Hosts Rely On Us
Trusted by thousands of Airbnb hosts across the UK
RentalBux finally gave me peace of mind.
Even after trying several tools, I was struggling with my portfolio of three rentals. MTD just added to that struggle. But then, I was introduced and all my worries disappeared. MTD submissions in minutes, track each property separately, allocate profit sharing. Wow!
Built for landlords, used by landlords.
As a landlord managing 12 units across two ownership structures and some self-employment income, I needed something that handled everything. RentalBux was the only software that did that.
Time saved.
Switching to RentalBux was one of the best decisions I made. Especially the joint-ownership module. Our family property had three owners with different shares, and RentalBux handled it quite efficiently.
Check if you need to join Making Tax Digital
Answer four quick and easy questions and see whether and when you need to start complying with MTD requirements. A few seconds to determine your eligibility and get guarantees on how you need to proceed.
Added bonus, no data leaves your device. Everything runs on your browser.
Making Tax Digital Checker
Find out when (and if) you need to join Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment
Are you digitally excluded?
Digital exclusion means you cannot use digital tools due to age, disability, or lack of reliable internet access.
Do you have a National Insurance number?
A National Insurance number is required to join MTD for Income Tax.
Why do you need to send a Self Assessment tax return?
Select the main reason for submitting a Self Assessment return.
What is your expected qualifying income?
Enter your total gross income before expenses from self-employment or property.
Your result will appear here
What RentalBux Does for Airbnb hosts?
Everything Airbnb hosts need for MTD compliance:
Digital Records
Quarterly Update Filing
Final Declaration
Why RentalBux for Airbnb Hosts?
Built for Airbnb and short-term-rental hosts. Track bookings and expenses, and stay fully MTD-compliant—without the accounting headache.
Built for Hosts, Not Generic Users
Created with accountants who specialise in Airbnb and holiday-let tax rules. Designed around real hosting needs: frequent bookings, cleaning turnover, platform fees, supplies, and FHL requirements.
HMRC-Recognised Software for Making Tax Digital (MTD)
Submit quarterly updates and your final declaration with confidence. RentalBux ensures your Airbnb income meets all MTD digital-record requirements.
Airbnb-Ready Categories
A chart of accounts made for hosts—nightly income, cleaning fees, Airbnb commissions, utilities, repairs, linens, supplies, and more. No confusing or irrelevant categories.
Easy for Non-Accountants
Simple dashboards, guided steps, and zero jargon. Manage your Airbnb finances quickly and confidently—even if bookkeeping isn’t your thing.
Simple, affordable pricing!
Choose the perfect plan for your business needs. All plans include our core features with flexible scaling options.
- Property Units
- Workspace
- Storage
- Bank Feed
- Insights & Reports
- Document Management
- Create Invoices & Bills
- Support
- Property Management
- MTD Compliant
- Reconcile Bank Transactions
- Income & Expense Tracking
- Custom Chart of Accounts
- Bookkeeping
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- Property Units
- Workspace
- Storage
- Bank Feed
- Insights & Reports
- Document Management
- Support
- MTD Compliant
- Property Management
- Create Invoices & Bills
- Reconcile Bank Transactions
- Income & Expense Tracking
- Custom Chart of Accounts
- Bookkeeping
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- Property Units
- Workspace
- Storage
- Bank Feed
- Insights & Reports
- Document Management
- Create Invoices & Bills
- Support
- Property Management
- MTD Compliant
- Reconcile Bank Transactions
- Income & Expense Tracking
- Custom Chart of Accounts
- Bookkeeping
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- Property Units
- Workspace
- Storage
- Bank Feed
- Insights & Reports
- Document Management
- Priority Support
- Property Management
- Create Invoices & Bills
- Reconcile Bank Transactions
- Income & Expense Tracking
- Custom Chart of Accounts
- Bookkeeping
Starter
Growth
Premium
- Property Units
- Workspace
- Storage
- Bank Feed
- Insights & Reports
- Document Management
- Priority Support
- Property Management
- Create Invoices & Bills
- Reconcile Bank Transactions
- Income & Expense Tracking
- Custom Chart of Accounts
- Bookkeeping
Starter
Growth
Premium
Feel the Difference RentalBux Makes
Real challenges Airbnb hosts face, and how RentalBux solves them
| Challenges Airbnb Hosts Face | How RentalBux Solves It |
|---|---|
| Airbnb payouts, cleaning fees, and platform commissions are split across multiple bookings, making it hard to reconcile income manually. | One clear dashboard tracks nightly income, cleaning fees, platform commissions, and guest charges. RentalBux auto-reconciles Airbnb payouts and highlights missing or unmatched entries for accurate MTD digital records. |
| Hosting expenses (cleaning, laundry, supplies, maintenance, utilities) are scattered across emails, receipts, apps, and bank statements — making deductions easy to miss. | Snap receipts or upload invoices; RentalBux auto-categorises everything into Airbnb-specific HMRC categories, ensuring hosts maximise allowable deductions and avoid missed claims. |
| Managing multiple listings, rooms, annexe, or serviced apartments becomes overwhelming when income and expenses mix. | Separate ledgers for each listing or property, automatically aggregated for MTD thresholds and quarterly submissions — perfect for hosts with 1 or many units. |
| Quarterly updates, digital record-keeping rules, and the Final Declaration under MTD feel confusing and time-consuming for hosts without accounting experience. | Guided workflows, automatic reminders, and HMRC-recognised MTD submission tools make hosting-friendly tax compliance easy — no tax or software knowledge needed. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our services and solutions.
Making Tax Digital (MTD) requires Airbnb hosts to keep digital tax records and submit returns through approved software. This means hosts must track income and expenses more accurately and file taxes electronically, reducing errors but adding some administrative responsibility.
Some Airbnb hosts may qualify for digital exemptions if age, disability, religious beliefs, or poor internet access make digital record-keeping impossible. HMRC reviews these cases individually, but most UK hosts earning above the MTD threshold must follow digital tax reporting rules.
The MTD threshold is based on your total Airbnb income across all properties you host, not on each listing individually. Whether you operate one room, several units, or multiple short-term rentals, HMRC counts all combined rental income when determining MTD eligibility.
Failure to comply with MTD requirements may result in HMRC penalties for missing submissions or not using digital software. Airbnb hosts who ignore MTD rules risk fines and delays in processing their tax returns.
MTD applies if your total rental income, including Airbnb earnings, exceeds the HMRC threshold, even if you host just a single room. Hosts using the Rent-a-Room scheme still need to check if their gross income brings them into MTD reporting.