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How does SAT audit Airbnb hosts and how much has it recovered?

According to the cited documentsPress figureTourism and residence

Owners / units

4,738 / 10,444

2023Prensa Libre

According to the tax authority (SAT, via Prensa Libre), 4,738 owners operated 10,444 units in 2023, with billing through the platform of Q372.6 M (US$48.4 M); owners' income was US$109 M (≈Q866 M) in 2021-22 according to data from Ireland's tax authority; the average ticket is US$85–130 per booking. SAT recovered Q25.2 M for the 2021–2023 tax years. Taxing the platform itself 'is not regulated and requires legislation in the country', SAT says.

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  • Billing via the platformQ372.6 MUS$48.4 M2023Prensa Libre
  • Tax recoveredQ25.2 M2021–2023 tax yearsPrensa Libre 31-mar-2025
  • Average ticketUS$85–130 per booking2023Prensa Libre

Sources

  • Prensa Libre

    Airbnb en Guatemala: cómo la SAT mantiene el control y monitoreo

    • Owners / units
    • Billing via the platform
    • Average ticket
    prensalibre.comAccessed Aug 19, 2026Go to the source
  • Prensa Libre

    La SAT recupera Q25 millones en impuestos por arrendamiento en Airbnb

    • Owners / units
    • Billing via the platform
    • Average ticket
    prensalibre.comAccessed Aug 19, 2026Go to the source