Thousands of Airbnb owners in Greece are receiving a notice in their myAADE inbox this year, and it is not routine correspondence. It means the tax authority has already compared what you declared against what the platforms told them you earned — and found a difference.
What is the AADE Airbnb notice?
AADE, the Greek tax authority, is sending electronic notices to short-term rental property owners after identifying discrepancies between declared rental income and data received directly from the digital platforms — Airbnb Ireland UC, Booking.com B.V., and Vrbo’s Expedia Group Vacation Rentals Ireland entity.
The notice arrives in the taxpayer’s electronic mailbox on the myAADE platform rather than by post or ordinary email, and is addressed to the recipient by name and platform username, referencing a specific message of personal interest waiting in their account.
Why now — what changed?
AADE now receives income data directly from the major short-term rental platforms and runs it against taxpayers’ own declared income, rather than relying solely on what owners choose to report.
This cross-checking capability is the mechanism behind the wave of notices. Where the platform-reported figures do not match the amount an owner declared, the case is flagged and a notice is generated automatically.
Is there a deadline?
Yes, and part of it has already passed. The correction window for tax year 2020 was set at 15 June 2026, because the statute of limitations for auditing that year closes at the end of 2026. Amended returns for 2021, 2022 and 2023 were due by 30 July 2026.
Both dates fall before this article was written, so any owner who has received a notice covering those years and has not yet responded is past the original correction deadline and should treat the matter as urgent rather than routine.
Correction deadlines by tax year
| Tax year | Deadline for amended return | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 15 June 2026 | Statute of limitations closes end of 2026 |
| 2021–2023 | 30 July 2026 | Set alongside the 2020 deadline |
What happens if the notice is ignored?
Owners who ignore the notice risk a full tax audit, with additional tax assessed on the undeclared or understated income, plus late-payment interest, and in many cases penalties for inaccurate declarations.
Voluntarily submitting a corrected return in response to the notice, before an audit is opened, can reduce penalties by up to 50% compared with what would apply if the discrepancy is only found through a subsequent audit.
What should you do if you receive one?
Log into myAADE directly rather than clicking any link in an external email, confirm whether a notice is genuinely present in your account, and compare your declared rental income against your actual platform payout history for the years in question.
If a discrepancy exists, submitting a voluntary amended return promptly is the way to access the reduced-penalty treatment described above. If you believe the figures are already correct, it is still worth confirming this in writing with an accountant rather than assuming the notice is a mistake and taking no action.
Frequently asked questions
Why is AADE emailing Airbnb owners in Greece?
Because it has cross-checked declared rental income against data received directly from Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo, and found discrepancies for some owners.
Where does the AADE notice appear?
In the taxpayer’s electronic mailbox on the myAADE platform, not by post or ordinary email.
What is the deadline to correct a 2020 Airbnb tax declaration in Greece?
15 June 2026, because the statute of limitations for auditing that tax year closes at the end of 2026.
What happens if I ignore the AADE notice?
You risk a full tax audit, additional assessed tax, late-payment interest, and penalties for inaccurate declarations.
Can penalties be reduced if I correct my return voluntarily?
Yes — voluntarily submitting an amended return before an audit begins can reduce penalties by up to 50%.
About this article
This article is based on Greek reporting from July 2026 on AADE’s notice campaign, and earlier 2025 reporting on the ministry-AADE preparatory outreach that preceded it. It is general information, not tax advice. If you have received a notice, confirm your position and any required action with a Greek accountant.
Related: How Airbnb Income Is Taxed in Greece, Airbnb
license Transfer in Greece.
Greek BnB Data provides insights for property owners and investors across Greece. Brothers Consulting manages short-term rental properties in Porto Heli, Ermionida, Argolida and Thessaloniki, Greece.