Current for 2026 Tax Year · Treas. Reg. § 1.61-8(a) & Schedule E Line 7

Cleaning Fee Margin & Turnover Breakeven Calculator.

Analyze per-stay turnover costs against guest cleaning fees. Model cleaner labor, linen replacement, and consumables, then review gross-receipt and expense presentation with your CPA.

1. Turnover revenue & cost inputs

2. Modeled turnover economics

Modeled Margin Per Turnover$00% margin
Modeled Annual Cleaning Difference$00 turnovers / yr
Cost ComponentPer TurnoverAnnual (x stays)
Entered Cleaning Fee Revenue$0$0
Cleaner Labor Expense-$0-$0
Linen & Laundry Cost-$0-$0
Consumables & Supplies-$0-$0
Modeled Direct Turnover Expense-$0-$0
Net Operating Margin$0$0
Gross and Net Cleaning-Fee Reporting Review

This illustration keeps entered guest cleaning fees and cleaner expenses separate. Review source statements, gross-receipt presentation, expense eligibility, and form placement with your CPA; the calculator does not determine compliance or audit outcomes.

Illustrative Double-Entry Ledger Posting

Illustrative turnover entries from the entered scenario; CPA review required:

Debit$0
Credit$0
Debit$0
Credit$0

Short-Term Rental Cleaning Fee Accounting Fundamentals

Why 1099-K Tie-Out Breaks When Netting

Platform reporting and bank deposits may present cleaning-fee activity differently. Reconcile supported source statements and review gross-receipt and expense presentation with your CPA; this model does not predict an IRS notice.

Substantial Services Warning (Schedule C vs. E)

Turnover and guest-service facts can affect tax analysis. Review the nature and frequency of services, filing classification, and any self-employment tax treatment with your CPA.

Linen Capitalization vs. Consumable Expense

Supply and linen treatment depends on facts, capitalization policies, elections, and applicable recovery rules. Review entered purchases and source evidence with your CPA.

Contractor 1099-NEC Threshold for Cleaners

Contractor reporting depends on recipient status, payment method, tax year, and current thresholds. Review Form W-9 and Form 1099-NEC requirements with your CPA.

Turnover records for review

Review cleaning-fee and turnover records together.

Roxby preserves available cleaning fee components from supported statements and links reviewed expenses to source evidence.