Lodging Taxes

Short-term rental tax confusion? We’ve got answers....Continued

Avalara 2023 report offers insights for STR hosts on lodging tax trends and changes...Continued

Chelan County’s code enforcement department is now fully staffed and the county is planning to crack down on illegal short-term rentals. ...Continued

Sonoma County, California, has implemented a 45-day moratorium on new short-term rental permits in unincorporated areas of the county due to high demand. ...Continued

Under new short-term rental rules in Truckee, California, the number of vacation rentals will be capped at 1,255 amid concerns about the availability of local affordable housing....Continued

Cleaning fees actually come up quite a bit when it comes to short-term rental taxes. While your cleaning company may pay income tax on the cleaning fee you pay them, this fee is not taxable for you....Continued

Maui has banned new construction of transient accommodations, including short-term rental properties, timeshares, and hotels, for up to two years. ...Continued

The Kauai County Council has passed a 3% county accommodation tax that will apply to short-term rentals as well as other tourism businesses, including hotels, resorts, and travel agencies....Continued

Even if your marketplace is collecting lodging taxes for you, you may still have compliance obligations you need to take care of yourself....Continued

There are two different types of taxes that need to be reported for short-term rentals: income taxes and lodging taxes. Here’s what you need to know about reporting for each....Continued