This is not a tax AirBnb is supposed to pay, the landlords have to pay it, AirBnb is just supposed to withhold it and transfer it to the government.
They chose not to do it to make their platform more competitive with traditional hotels etc, they were able to pocket a significant proportion of it through fees etc. but most of the money went to landlords and clients.
They chose not to do it to make their platform more competitive with traditional hotels etc, they were able to pocket a significant proportion of it through fees etc. but most of the money went to landlords and clients.