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How Airbnb Taxes Work in New Jersey
New Jersey has a 10.75% state income tax rate — one of the highest in the US. Airbnb workers in New Jersey must file both federal Form 1040-ES and New Jersey Form NJ-1040-ES for quarterly estimated payments.
SE Tax
15.3%
Federal (all states)
Federal Tax
10–37%
Based on income
NJ State Tax
10.75%
New Jersey rate
If you rent your home for fewer than 15 days during the year, you do not include the rental income in your income and you do not deduct the rental expenses. — IRS Publication 527
2026 Quarterly Tax Deadlines for New Jersey
| Quarter | Due Date | Federal (1040-ES) | NJ State |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOWQ1 2026 | April 15, 2026 | ✓ Required | Required |
| Q2 2026 | June 16, 2026 | ✓ Required | Required |
| Q3 2026 | September 15, 2026 | ✓ Required | Required |
| Q4 2026 | January 15, 2027 | ✓ Required | Required |
Top Tax Deductions for Airbnb Workers in New Jersey
Mortgage interest — rental use percentage
Cleaning services & supplies
Furniture, linens & guest supplies
Repairs & maintenance costs
Internet & utilities — rental use percentage
Airbnb host software & management tools
Self-employed health insurance premiums
Half of self-employment tax (SE tax deduction)
Smart locks, security cameras
Professional listing photography
Property taxes — rental use percentage
Business insurance & liability coverage
FAQ — Airbnb Taxes in New Jersey 2026
Q: How much is Airbnb tax in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, Airbnb workers pay 15.3% self-employment tax, federal income tax (10–37%), plus 10.75% New Jersey state income tax. On $50,000 net income, expect to owe approximately 16,940 total.
Q: Do I need to make quarterly payments in New Jersey?
Yes. In New Jersey, you must make both federal quarterly estimated payments (IRS Form 1040-ES) and New Jersey state quarterly payments if you expect to owe $1,000 or more.
Q: What is the self-employment tax rate in New Jersey for Airbnb workers?
The federal self-employment tax rate is 15.3% regardless of state. This covers Social Security (12.4%) and Medicare (2.9%). In New Jersey, you additionally pay 10.75% state income tax.
Q: Does Airbnb take out taxes in New Jersey?
No. Airbnb classifies workers as independent contractors, not employees. No taxes are withheld from your payments. You are responsible for paying all federal SE tax, federal income tax, and New Jersey state income tax yourself, typically through quarterly estimated payments.
Q: Do I need to collect occupancy or lodging tax on my New Jersey Airbnb?
New Jersey short-term rental hosts should check whether their state or city charges a transient occupancy / hotel tax separate from income tax. Airbnb auto-collects this in some jurisdictions but not all — confirm in your Airbnb host dashboard under Taxes, and check your city or county tax office directly.
Disclaimer: State tax rates are for estimation purposes. Verify with your state's department of revenue or a licensed CPA. Not affiliated with the IRS, Airbnb, or any government agency.
Airbnb Tax in Other States
AL
5.0%
AK
No Tax
AZ
2.5%
AR
4.7%
CA
9.3%
CO
4.4%
CT
6.5%
DE
6.6%
FL
No Tax
GA
5.5%
HI
11.0%
ID
5.8%
IL
5.0%
IN
3.0%
IA
5.7%
KS
5.7%
KY
4.5%
LA
3.0%
ME
7.5%
MD
5.8%
MA
5.0%
MI
4.3%
MN
9.8%
MS
4.7%
MO
4.8%
MT
5.9%
NE
6.6%
NV
No Tax
NH
No Tax
NM
5.9%
NY
6.9%
NC
5.3%
ND
2.9%
OH
4.0%
OK
4.8%
OR
9.9%
PA
3.1%
RI
6.0%
SC
6.4%
SD
No Tax
TN
No Tax
TX
No Tax
UT
4.7%
VT
8.8%
VA
5.8%
WA
No Tax
WV
6.5%
WI
7.6%
WY
No Tax
DC
8.9%
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