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What owners of holiday houses, short-stay rentals and mixed-use properties should review now under the ATO’s final 2026 rental-property guidance. Written By: Melissa Cunliffe Holiday homes are under a sharper tax spotlight For many Australians, a holiday home sits somewhere between an investment and a lifestyle asset. It may be advertised on Airbnb or Stayz for much of the year, but also kept for Christmas, school holidays, long weekends or visits by family and friends. That

The ATO has finalised new guidance on holiday home tax deductions in Australia, with stricter scrutiny on properties used partly for personal recreation. If you own a holiday house listed on Airbnb or Stayz, the new approach could affect what deductions you can claim. Here’s what property owners need to know and how to protect their tax position.